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MANUAL OF PRAYERS 

FOR THB CONGREGATION OF 

SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS 



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O Mary, Conceived without Sin, Pray for us 

WHO HAVE RECOURSE TO THEE 



MANUAL OF PRAYEES 

FOR THE CONGREGATION OF 

SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS 

OF MARY IMMACULATE 



JoLiET, Illinois 




Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged 



f far nf X\\t (Solbpn Sttbtte, A«9«Bt 2, 1915 



New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: 
BENZIGER BROTHERS 

Fr inters to the Holy Apostolic See 



Wij^tl oilstat. 




REMIGIUS LAFORT, S.T.D., 

Librorum Censor. 

fimprtmatur* 

•I* JOHN CARDINAL FARLEY. 

A rchbishop of New York. 



New York, May 2, 1915. 



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Copyright, 1915, by BexVZiger Brothers. 

JUL 12 1915 



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Feasts and Fasts ii 

List of Abbreviations i ^ 

Annual Calendar 12 

Table of Movable Feasts 30 

iilornmg Bcbotions; 

Prayers to be said Whilst Dressing ; 33 

Morning Prayers 34 

Acts preceding Meditation 38 

Conclusion of Meditation , 39 

Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus 39 

Prayer and Examen 44 

Acts of Contrition, Faith, Hope, Charity, etc. . . . 45 

Litany of the Sacred Heart 48 

Prayer for the Church, the Supreme Pontiff, etc.. 51 

Prayers to be said when Retiring 52 

Jlolp ifWajJs; 

Method of St. Leonard of Port Maurice 53 

Prayers to be said after Low Mass 57 

lietiottonsi for Confe£(s;ton 

Before Confession 59 

After Confession 60 

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Bebotions! for J^olp Communion 

PAGE 

Before Communion — Prayer of St. Thomas 

Aquinas 62 

Short Acts for Holy Communion ^. 63 

After Holy Comm.union — Soul of Christ, etc 64 

Thanksgiving of St. Thomas i\quinas 65 

Thanksgiving and Petitions 66 

Offering of St. Ignatius Loyola 67 

Induigenced prayer before a Crucifix 68 

(General ^BetiotioniS 

Prayers to the Most Holy Trinity 69 

l^eboiiong to tfje J^olp (^f)ost 

Hymn — Come Holy Ghost 73 

Sequence — Holy Spirit 74 

Acts of Consecration, etc., to the Holy Ghost. ... 76 

Visit to the Blessed Sacrament 79 

Prayer of St. Alphonsus Liguori to the Blessed 

Sacrament 80 

Spiritual Communion and Prayers at Benediction. 81 

Act of Reparation 83 

The Divine Praises after Benediction 85 

Bebotiong to tjje ^acreli J^eart 

Act of Consecration 87 

Offering to the Sacred Heart. 88 

Prayer for Those in^their x\gony 89 

Chaplet of the Sacred Heart 90 

'^\^t J&olp i^ame of 3t%\x% 

Invocations and Ejaculations 95 

Prayers to the Holy Face 96 

Prayer of St. Ignatius to Our Lord 97 



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Pious Exercises in Honor of the Five Wounds. ... 98 

To the Most Holy Virgin, Mother of Sorrows. . . . 102 

Prayer 103 

Prayer of St. Bona venture 104 

An Offering 106 

Seven Offerings of the Precious Blood 107 

Invocations to the Holy Cross iii 

The Way of the Cross in 

Bebotionsf to tjje JWos^t ll^UsiUh "Virgin 

Litany of the Blessed Virgin 126 

Prayer of St. Alphonsus Liguori 129 

The Memorare and other Prayers 130 

The Franciscan Crown 133 

To the Sorrowful Mother — At the Cross 134 

|iebotton<si to HTosiepf) 

Litany of St. Joseph 138 

Prayer — Guardian of Virgins 140 

Prayer of Pope Leo XIII to St. Joseph 141 

Triduum in Honor of St. Joseph 142 

Cfie Jlolp Angels; 

Prayer to the Guardian Angel 145 

Prayer to St. Michael, Archangel 146 

Prayer to St. Gabriel, Archangel .147 

Prayer to St. Raphael, Archangel 149 

Bebotiong to our Jlolp Jfatfjer ^t» Jfrancifi{ 

Litany of our Holy Father St. Francis 151 

Hymn of Praise of St. Francis 154 

Prayer in Honor of the Sacred Stigmata 156 

Prayer to our Holy Father St. Francis 157 

Little Crown of St. Francis 158 



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JBebotionsi to Various ^amtfi 

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Prayer to St, Clare i6i 

Offering and Aspirations to St. Anthony i6i 

Prayer to St. Roch 163 

Prayer to St. Barbara for a Happy Death 164 

The Lord's Prayer 165 

The.Hail Mary 165 

The Angelus 165 

Regina Coeli — Rejoice, O Queen of Heaven 166 

Credo — I believe in God the Father 167 

Confiteor — I Confess to Almighty God 168 

De Profundis— Out of the Depths 168 

Prayer before Meetings 169 

Prayer before Recreation 169 

Consecration of Studies to Mary Immaculate. ... 170 
Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas before Study or 

Reading 1 70 

Prayer of Teachers 171 

Prayer to St. Joseph for all who Labor 171 

Litany of the Saints 172 

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name 183 

i^obenas; 

Feast of the Immaculate Conception 185 

Christmas 193 

Novena for the Twenty-Fifth day of Every 

Month 199 

Feast of the Purification 201 

Feast of the Annunciation 205 

Feast of the Seven Dolors 209 

Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph 212 

Feast of Pentecost 214 

Feast of the Sacred Heart 217 

Feast of the Assumption 219 

Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady 235 



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Feast of our Holy Father St. Francis 238 

Feast of St. Elizabeth 240 

Feast of St. Anthony 241 

Bebotionsf for tfie ^kfe anlti Bptng 

Invocations and Ejacuiatory Prayers in the time of 

Sickness 246 

tE^be liolp Viaticum 

Prayer before Receiving the Holy Viaticum 248 

Prayer after Receiving the Holy Viaticum 250 

extreme Mnction 

Prayer before Extreme Unction 251 

Prayer after Extreme Unction ' 253 

B.ecommenbation of a ^oul Bepartmg 

Litany and Prayers 254 

Fear of Death — Consideration 264 

Other Prayers for a Good Death . 264 

J^rapersi for tjje J|o!p ^mU in J^urgatorp 

In Honor of the Five Wounds for the Poor Souls . 268 

exercises; for tjje iHontfrlp 3^etreat 

Act of Renovation (after the Examen) 271 

Litany and Prayers for a Happy Death . 2^3 

Visit to the Most Holy Sacrament 276 

Spiritual Viaticum 277 

Halm Prapersi 

In Nomine Patris 279 

Pater Noster 279 

Ave Maria 279 



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Credo 280 

Confiteor 280 

Angelus Domini 281 

Regina Coeli 282 

Veni Sancte Spiritus 282 

De Profundis 283 

Miserere 284 

Grace at Meals 286 



Calen&ar 



The following feasts are holy-days of 
obligation in the United States of America : 
The Circumcision, Januar}^ i ; 
The Ascension (movable) ; 
The Assumption, August 1 5 ; 
All Saints Day, November i ; 
Immaculate Conception, December 8; 
Nativity of Our Lord, December 25. 

Ember Fasts. — The Ember Days occur 
four times a year as follows : 

(1) Wednesday, Friday, Saturday fol- 
lowing the first Sunday in Lent; 

(2) Wednesday, Friday, Saturday fol- 
lowing Pentecost Sunday; 

(3) Wednesday, Friday, Saturday fol- 
lowing the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; 

(4) Wednesday, Friday, Saturday of the 
third week in Advent. 

Vigil Fasts of the Church are the vigils of 

(1) Christmas; 

(2) Pentecost; 

(3) Assumption of the Blessed Virgin; 

(4) Feast of All Saints. 

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Vigil Fasts of our Congregation are the 
vigils of the Feast of the Immaculate 
Conception (December 8), and the Feast 
of our holy Father St, Francis (October 4). 

ABBREVIATIONS 



Ab., 


Abbot 


M., 


Martyr 


A. or 


Ap., Apostle 


MM., Martyrs 


AA., 


Apostles 


0. 


Order 


B. or 


Bp., Bishop 


Pen., 


Penitent 


B., 


Blessed 


P., 


Pope 


C, 


Confessor 


PP., 


Popes 


D., 


Doctor 


s., 


Saint 


E., 


Evangelist V., 


Virgin 


Emp. 


, Emperor 


Ven., 


Venerable 


K., 


King 


Wid., 


Widow 



Hnnual Calen&ar 

JANUARY 

t Indicates servant of God considered venerable in 
the Order, but not yet declared such by the Church. 

1. A. CIRCUMCISION OF OUR LORD.— 

t Ven. John Parens, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

2. b. t Ven. Walter of Marzo, C. III.O. 

3. c. t Van. Bartholomew Baro, C. III.O. 

4. d. Ven. Bro. Jumper, C. I.O. 

5. e. S. Telesphorus, P. M. — f Ven. Hortulana, 

Wid. II.O. 



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6. f. EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD — f Yen. 

Catherine of England, Wid. III.O — 
Indulg. 

7. g. t Yen. Joanna of St. Erasmus, Wid. II.O. 

8. A. t Yen. Adolph of Strassburg, M. I.O. 

9. b. t Yen. Benvenuta of Ancona, III.O. 

10. c. B. Aegidius of Lawrence, C. I.O. 

11. d. S. Hyginus, P. M. — Yen. John Hortulanus, 

C. I.O. 

12. e. t Yen. Lucia of Norzia, Y. III.O. 

13. f. t Yen. Margaret of Sulmona, Y. II.O. 

14. g. S. Felix, M. — B. Bernard of Corleone, 

C. O. Cap. 

15. A. S. Paul, Hermit.— S. Maurus, Ab. 

16. b. SS. Berard, Peter, Accursius, Adjutus, 

Otho, Protomart, I.O. — Indulg. 

17. c. S. Anthony Ab. — f Ven. Robert of Naples, 

III.O. 

18. d. S. Peter's Chair at Rome. — f Yen. Francis 

Cirano, M. O. Convent. 

19. e. SS. Marius and Comp., MM.. — S. Canute, 

K. M. 

20. f. SS. Fabian and Sebastian, MM. — f Yen. 

Sebastian of Coblentz, C. I.O. 

21. g. S. Agnes, Y. M.— Yen. Louis, C. I.O. 

22. A. SS. Yincent and Anastasius, MM. — f Yen. 

Clare of Rimini, Wid. III.O. 

23. b. Espousals of the B. Y. Mary and St. 

Joseph. — St. Emerentiana. 

24. c. S.Timothy, B.M. — t Yen. Margaret Stad- 

ler, Y. II.O. 

25. d. Conversion of St. Paul. — f Yen. John 

Bentivenger, C. III.O. 

26. e. S. Polycarp, B.M. — fVen. Herman, C. 

I.O. 



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27. f. S. John Chrysostom, B. C. D. 

28. g. B. Matthew of Girgenti, B. C. I.O .— 

2d Com. of S. Agnes, V. M. 

29. A. S. Francis de Sales, B. C. D. — f Ven. 

Theobald, C. I.O. 

30. b. S. Hyacintha de Mariscotti, V. III.O. — 

Indulg. 

31. c. B. Louisa Albertoni, Wid. III.O. — Indulg. 

The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is celebrated Sunday- 
after New Year, in case the 2, 3, or 4 of January occurs on 
Sunday; otherwise it is celebrated January 2. — Indulg. 



FEBRUARY 

1. d. B. Andrew of Segni, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

2. e. PURIFICATION OF THE B.V.MARY. 

— t Ven. Theodoric, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

3. f. B. Odoric,C.tI.O.— S. Blase, B.M.— Indulg. 

4. g. S. Joseph of Leonissa, C. O.Cap. — Indulg. 

5. A. SS. Peter Baptist and Comp. MM. of 

Japan, I. and III.O. — Indulg. 

6. b. S. Agatha, V.M.— S. Dorothea, V. M. 

7. c. B. Anthony of Stronconio, C. I.O. 

8. d. S. John of Matha, C— t Ven. Jacoba of 

Settesoli, Wid. III.O. 

9. e. B. Aegidius Mary, C. I.O. — S. Apollonia, 

V. M. 

iG. f. S. Scholastica, V. — f Yen. Gaspard of 
Florence, C. I.O. 

11. g. Apparition of the B. V. M. at Lourdes. 

12. A. Holy Seven Founders, O.Serv.B.M.V. — 

Ven. Stephen Corvino, C. I.O. 

13. b. B. Joanna of Valois, Wid. — B. Viridiana, 

V. III.O. 



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14. c. S. Andrew CorsinijB. C. — S. Valentine, M. 

15. d. S. Romuald, Ab. — SS. Faustinus and 

Jovita, MM— Transl. of S. Anthony of 
Padua. 

16. e. B. Philippa Mareria, V. II.O. 

17. f. S. Hilary, B.C.D.— t Van. Adolph,C.LO. 

18. g. S. Marcellus, P. M. — S. Simeon, B. M. 

19. A. S. Conrad, C. III.O. — Indulg. 

20. b. S. Raymond of Pennafort, C. — f Ven, 

Amata, V. II.O. 

21. c. S. Angela Merici, V. III.O. — Indulg. 

22. d. S. Margaret of Cortona, Pen. III.O. — 

Indulg. 

23. e. S. Peter's Chair, Antioch. — f Ven. Nich- 

olas, C. I.O. 

24. f. S. Matthias, Ap. — j Ven. Hugh of Dina, 

C. I.O. 

25. g. B. Sebastian of Apparitio, C. I.O. 

26. A. S. Ignatius, B.M. — fVen. Philippa, Wid. 

III.O. 

27. b. B. John of Triora, M. I.O. — B. Eusto- 

chium, V. II.O. 

28. c. B. Thomas of Cora, C. I.O. 

MARCH 

1. d. B. Matthia of Nazareis, V. II.O. 

2. e. B. Agnes of Prague, V. II.O. 

3. f. S. Titus, B. C. — Indulg. 

4. g. S. Casimir, C. — S. Lucius, P. M. 

5. A. S. John-Joseph, C. I.O.— Indulg. 

6. b. S. Coleta, V. II.O.— Indulg. 

7. c. S. Thomas Aquinas, C. D. — f Ven. Bona- 

vita, C. III.O. 



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8. d. S. John of God, C. — t Ven. Margaret of 

Piazza, V. II.O. 

9. e. S. Catherine of Bologna, V. II.O. — Indulg. 

10. f. Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. — f Ven. Chris- 

tina, V. III.O. 

11. g. S. Frances of Rome, Wid. — Ven. Francis 

Gonzaga, C. I.O. 

12. A. S. Gregory I, P. C. D. — f Ven. Apollonia 

of Bologna,' Wid. III.O. 

13. b. St. Peter Nolasco, C. — B. Roger, C. 1.0. 

14. c. B. Peter of Treja, C. I.O. — Transl. of 

S. Bonayenture, B. C. D. I.O. 

15. d. SS. Perpetua and Fehcitas, MM. 

16. e. B. Peter of Siena, C. III.O. 

17. f. S. Patrick, B. C— t Ven. Paula, VV'id. II.O. 

18. g. B. Salyator of Horta, C. I.O. 

19. A. S. Joseph, Spouse of the B. V. M. 

20. b. B. John of Parma, C. I.O. 

21. c. S. Benedict, Ab. 

22. d. S. Benyenute. B. C. I.O. — Indulg. 

23. e. S. Peter Damian, B. C. D. 

24. f. S. Gabriel, Archangel. 

25. g: AXNX^XCIATIOX OF THE B. V. M.— 

\'en. Joanna Mary of the Cross, V. 
II.O.— Indulg. 

26. A. B. Rizzerius of Mucia, C. I.O. 

27. b. S. John Damascene, C. D. — B. Peregrinus, 

C. I.O. 

28. c. B. Marc of Monte Gallo, C. I.O. 

29. d. B. Paula, Wid. III.O. 

30. e. B. Angela of FoKgno, Wid. III.O. 

31. f. B. Marcus of Bologna, C. I.O. 

First Friday of March. Feast of the Mysteries of the Way 
of the Cross. Friday after Passion Sunday, Feast of the 
Seven Dolors of the B. V. Mary. 



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APRIL 

1. g. S. Martina, V. M. — f Ven. Caesar of Spire, 

C. I.O. 

2. A. S. Francis de Paula, C. 

3. b. S. Benedict the Moor, C. I.O. 

4. c. S. Isidore, B. C. D. 

5. d. S. Vincent Ferrer, C. — B. William of 

Sicily, C. IILO. 

6. e. B. Thomas of Tolentino, M. I.O. — 

B. Bentivolius, C. I.O. 

7. f. S. Mary Crescentia Hoess, V. IILO. — 

B. Antonia of Florence, Wid. II.O. 

8. g. B. Julian of S. Augustine, C. I.O. 

9. A. B. Archangelus, C. I.O. 

10. b. B. Charles of Setia, C. I.O. 

11. c. S. Leo I, P. C. D. 

12. d. B. Angelo of Clavasio, C. I.O. 

13. e. S. Hermenegild, M. 

14. f. S. Justin, M. — SS. Tibertius and Comp. 

MM. 

15. g. S. Cyril of Alexandria, B. C. D. 

16. A. S. Raphael, Archangel, Renewal of Vows. 

17. b. S. Cyril of Jerusalem, B. C. D. — S. Anice- 

tus, M. 

18. c. B. Andrew, C. I.O. 

19. d. B. Conrad of Ascoli, C. I.O. 

20. e. B. Leopold of Guichi, C. I.O. 

21. f. S. Anselm, B. C. D. 

22. g. SS. Soter and Cajus, PP. MM. 

23. A. B. Aegidius (Giles) of Assisi. C. I.O. 

24. b. S. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, M. O.Cap. 

25. c. S. Mark, Evangelist. 

26. d. B. V. Mary of Good Counsel. — SS. Cletus 

and Marcellinus, PP. MM. 



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27. e. B. James, C. I.O. 

28. f. B. Luchesius, C. III.O. — S. Vitalis, M — 

B. Zita, V. 

29. g. S. Peter, M. — B. Joanna Mary de Maille, 

Wid. III.O. 
A. S. Catherine of Siena, V. 

Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph, Wednesday preceding 
the third Sunday after Easter. 

MAY 

1. b. SS. Philip and James, AA. 

2. c. S. Athanasius, B. C. D. — Ven. Ubaldus, 

C. III.O. 

3. d. Finding of the Holy Cross. — SS. Alexander, 

Eventius, Theodulus, MM. 

4. e. S. Monica, Wid. — B. Christopher of Milan, 

C. I.O. 

5. f. S. Pius v., P. C. 

6. g. S. John Ap. before the Latin Gate. 

7. A. S. Stanislaus, B. M. — B. Agnellus of Pisa, 

C. I.O. 

8. b. Apparition of St. Michael, Archangel. 

9. c. S. Gregory Nazianzen, B. C. D. 

10. d. S. Antoninus, B. C. — SS. Gordianus and 

Comp. MM. 

11. e. S. George, M. — B. Benedict of Urbino, 

C. O.Cap. 

12. f. SS. Nereus, Achilleus, Domitilla V., and 

Pancras, MM. 

13. g. S. Peter Regalato, C. I.O. Indulg. 

14. A. B. Francis of Fabriano, C. I.O. 

1 5. b. S. John Baptist de la Salle, — B. Benvenute, 

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16. c. S. John Nepomucene, M. — S. Ubald, B. C. 

17. d. S. Paschal Baylon, C. I.O.— Indiilg. 

18. e. S. Felix of Cantalicio, C. O.Cap.— Indulg, 

19. f. S. Ivo, C. III.O. — Indulg. 

20. g. S. Bernardine of Siena, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

21. A. S. Venantius, M. 

22. b. B. John Forest, M. I.O. — B. Humiliana, 

Wid. III.O. 

23. c. S. Peter Celestine, P.C. — B. Crispin, C. 

O.Cap. 

24. d. B. V. MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS. 

25. e. Translation of the Body of St. Francis. — 

S. Urban, P. M. 

26. f. S. Philip Neri, C. — Ven. Mary of Agreda, 

V. II.O. 

27. g. S. Bede Ven., C. D .— S. John, P. M. 

28. A. S. Gregory \TI., P.C. 

29. b. B. John de Prado, M. I.O. — B. Herculanus, 

C. I.O. 

30. c. S. Ferdinand, King, C. III.O. — S. Felix I. 

P.M.— Indulg. 

31. d. Gerard, C. III.O.— S. Petronilla, V. M. 

JUNE 

1. e. B. James, B. C. I.O. 

2. f. B. Baptista, V. II.O. — SS. Marcelline, 

Peter, Erasmus, MM. 

3. g. B. Andrew, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

4. A. S. Francis Carracciolo, C. 

5. b. B. Pacificus, C. I.O. 

6. c. S. Norbert, B. C. 

7. d. BB. Stephen and Raymond, MM. I.O. 

8. e. S. Magdalene of Pazzi, V. — B. Bartholo- 

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9. f. S. Paul of the Cross, C. — SS. Primus and 
Felicianus, MM. 

10. g. B. Jolenta, Wid. II. O. — S. Margaret, 

Queen of Scotland, Wid. 

11. A. S. Barnabas, Ap. 

12. b. B. Guy of Cortona, C. I.O. — SS. Basilides, 

Cyrinus, Nabor, Nazari, MM. 

13. c. S. Anthony of Padua, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

14. d. S. Basil B. C. D. 
I ^. e. S. John. C. 

16. f. B. V. :^IARY OF PERPETUAL HELP. 

17. g. S. Boniface, B. M. 

18. A. S. Augustine, B. C. — SS. Marcus and 

Marcellianus, MM. 

19. b. B. Michelina, Wid. III.O. — SS. Ger\^ase 

and Protase, MM. 
2c. c. Octave of St. Anthony. — S. Silverius, P. M. 

21. d. S. Aloysius Gonzaga, C. 

22. e. S. Paulinus. B. C. 

23. f. S. Vincent de Paul, C. 

24. g. S. John Baptist. — Indulg. 

25. A. S. WiUiam, Ab. 

26. b. SS. John and Paul, MM.— B. Felix of 

Nicosia, C. O.Cap. 

27. c. B. Benvenute, C. I.O. 

28. d. S. Leo 11. P. C. 

29. e. SS. Peter and Paul, AA. — Indulg. 

30. f . Commemoration of S. Paul. — j Ven. Ro- 

land of Chiusi. 

JULY 

I. g. FEAST OF THE MOST PRECIOUS 
BLOOD.— Oct. of S. John Baptist. 



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2. A. VISITATION OF THE B. V. MARY.— 

SS. Processus and Martinian, MM. 

3. b. S. Juliana, V. — Ven. Andrew of Burgio, 

C. O.Cap. 

4. c. DEDICATION OF THE CHURCHES 

OF THE THREE ORDERS OF S. 
FRANCIS. 

5. d. S. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, C. 

6. e. Oct. of SS. Peter and Paul, AA. 

7. f. S. Lawrence of Brindisi, C. O.Cap. — 

Induig. 

8. g. S. Elizabeth of Portugal, Wid. III.O.— 

Induig. 

9. A. SS. Nicholas and Ten Comp. MM. at 

Gorcum, 1.0. — Induig. 

10. b. SS. Seven Brothers, MM. — Ven. Bernard 

of Quintavalle, C. I.O. 

11. c. S. Veronica Juiiani, V. II. O. — S. Pius I, 

P. M. 

12. d. S. John Gualbertus, Ab. — SS. Nabor and 

Felix, MM. 

13. e. S. Anacletus, P. M. 

14. f. S. Bonaventure, B. C. D. 1.0. — Induig. 

15. g. Feast of the Holy Sepulchre of Our Lord. — 

B. Angelina, Wid. III.O. 

16. A. OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL, 

17. b. S. Alexius, C. 

18. c- B. Simon of Lypnica, C. 1.0. — SS. Sym- 

phorosa and Seven Sons, MM. 

19. d. B. John of Ducla, C. I.O. 

20. e. S. Jerome Aemilianus, C. — S. Margaret, 

V. M. 

21. f. Oct. of S. Bonaventure. — S. Praxedes, V. 

22. g. S. Mary Magdalen. 



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23. A. S. Apollinaris, B. M. — S. Liboriiis, B. C. 

24. b. S. Francis Solano, C. I.O. — S. Christina, 

V. M.— Indulg. 

25. c. S. James, Ap. — S. Christopher, M. 

26. d. S. Anna, Mother of the B. V. Mary. 

— Indulg. 

27. e. B. Kunegunda, V. II. O. — S. Pantaleon, 

M. 

28. f. SS. Nazarius,. Celsus, Victor, PP. MM.— 

B. Nevolonus, C. III.O. 

29. g. S. Martha, V. — SS. Felix II. P., Simplicus, 

Faustinus, and Beatrice, MM. 

30. A. S. Camillus de LeUis, C. — SS. Abdon and 

Sennen, MM. 

31. b. S. Ignatius, C. 



AUGUST 

1. c. S. Peter's Chains. — SS. Machabees, MM. 

2. d. DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA, S. 

MARY OF THE ANGELS. — S. Ste- 
phen, P.M. 

3. e. S. Alphonsus Liguori, B. C. D. — Finding 

the body of S. Stephen. 

4. f. S. Dominic, C. — S. John Baptist Vianney, 

C. III.O. 

5. g. Dedication of S. Mary's of the Snows. — 

B. Cichus, C. III.O. 

6. A.> Transfiguration of Our Lord. — SS. Xystus 

and Comp. MM. 

7. b. S. Cajetan, C— S. Donatus, B. M. 

8. c. SS. Cyriacus, Largus, and Smaragdus, 

MM. 



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9. d. B. John of Alverno, C, I.O. — S. Romanus, 
M. 

10. e. S. Lawrence, M. 

11. f. Oct. of S. Dominic. — SS. Tiburtius and 

Susanna, MM. 

12. g. S. Clare of Assisi, V. II. O. — Indulg. 

13. A. B. Peter of Molleano, C. I.O. — SS, 

Hippolytus and Cassian, MM. 

14. b. B. Sanctes, C. I.O. — S. Eusebius, C. 

15. c. ASSUMPTION OF THE B. V. MARY.— 

Indulg. 

16. d. S. Joachim, Father of the B. V. Mary. 

17. e. S. Roch, C. III.O. 

18. f. S. Helen, Wid. — S. Agapitus, B.M.— 

S. Clare of Montefalco, V. III.O. 

19. g. S. Louis, B. C. I.O. — Indulg. 

20. A. S. Bernard, Ab. D. 

21. b. S. Jane Frances de Chantal, Wid. 

22. c. SEVEN JOYS OF THE B. V. MARY.— 

Indulg. 

23. d. S. Philip Beniti, C. 

24. e. S. Bartholomew, Ap. 

25. f. S. Louis, King of France, C. III.O. 

26. g. S. Hyacinth, C. — S. Zephyrinus, P. M. 

27. A. S. Joseph Calasanctius, C. — B. Timothy, 

C. I.O. 

28. b. S. Augustine, B. C. D. — S. Hermes, M. 

29. c. Beheading of S. John Baptist. — S. Sabina, 

M. 

30. d. S. Rose of Lima, V. — SS. Felix and Adauc- 

tus, MM. 

31. e. S. Raymond Nonnatus, C. 



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SEPTEMBER 

1. f. B. Isabella, V. II.O.— S. Aegidius (Giles), 

Ab. — SS. Twelve Brothers, MM. 

2. g. S. Stephen, King of Hungary, C. 

3. A. BB. John and Peter, MM. I.Q. 

4. b. S. Rose of Viterbo, V. III.O. — Indulg. 

5. c. B. Gentilis, M. I.O. 

6. d. SS. Cyril and Methodius, BB. CC. — 

B. Vincent, C. I.O. 

7. e. S. Lawrence Justinian, B. C. 

8. f. NATIVITY OF THE B. V. MARY.— 

S. Adrian, M. — Indulg. 

9. g. B. Seraphina, Wid. II.O. — S. Gorgonius, 

M. 

10. A. S. Nicholas of Tolentino, C. 

11. b. B. Bonaventure of Potenza, C. I.O. — 

SS. Protus and Hyacinth, MM. 

12. c. Holy Name of the B. V. Mary. 

13. d. BB. ApoUinaris and Comp. MM. 1. and 

III.O. 

14. e. Exaltation of the Holy Cross. 

15. f. SEVEN DOLORS OF THE B. V. M.— 

S. Nicomede, M. — B. Thomasuccio, C. 
III.O. 

16. g. SS. Cornelius and Cyprian, MM. — SS. 

Euphemia and Comp. MM. 

17. A. Sacred Stigmata of S. Francis. — Indulg. 

18. b. S. Joseph of Cupertino, O.M. Convent. 

19. c. SS. Januarius and Comp. MM. 

20. d. SS. Eustace and Comp. MM. 

21. e. S. Matthew, Ap. Ev. 

22. f. S. Thomas of Villanova, B. C. — SS. Mau- 

rice and Comp. MM. — Yen. Ignatius, 

C. O.Cap. 



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23. g. Finding of the body of S. Clare. — S. Thecla, 

V. M. 

24. A. S. Pacificus, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

25. b. OUR LADY OF MERCY. 

26. c. B. Lucv, III.O. — SS. Cyprian and Justina, 

mm' 

27. d. S. Elzear, C. III.O.— Indulg. 

28. e. B. Bernardine of Feltri, C. I.O. 

29. f. Dedication of S. Michael, Archangel. 

30. g. S. Jerome, C. D. 

OCTOBER 

1. A. B. Louisa of Savoy, Wid. II. O. — 

S. Remigius (Remy), B. C. 

2. b. Holy Guardian Angels. 

3. c. SS. Cosmas and Damian, MM. — Trans- 

lation of the body of S. Clare. 

4. d. SOLEMNITY OF OUR HOLY FATHER 

FRANCIS, Founder of the Three 
Orders. — Indulg. 

5. e. B. John of Pinna, C. I.O. — SS. Placidus 

and Comp. MM. 

6. f. S. Marie Frances, V. III.O. Indulg. 

7. g. Feast of the Most Holy Rosary.— 

S. Henry, Emp., C— S. Mark, P. C— 
SS. Sergius and Comp. MM. 

8. A. S. Bridget of Sweden, Wid. 

9. b. SS. Dionysius (Dennis) and Comp. MM. — 

B, John, C. I.O. 

10. c. S. Francis Borgia, C. 

11. d. Oct. of our Holy Father Francis. 

12. e. S. Seraphine, C. O.Cap. — Indulg. 

13. f. SS. Daniel and Six Comp. MM. — Indulg. 



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14. g. S. Callistus I, P. M. 

15. A. S. Theresa, V. 

16. b. S. Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia, M. 

17. c. S. Hedwig, Duchess of Poland, Wid. 

18. d. S. Luke, Ev. 

19. e. S. Peter of Alcantara, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

20. f. S. John Cantius, C. 

21. g. SS. Ursula and Comp. MM. — 

S. Hilarion, Ab. 

22. A. B. Ladislaus. C. I.O. 

23. b. S. John Capistran, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

24. c. S. Edward, King, C. 

25. d. B. Francis of Calderola, C. I.O. — 

SS. Darius and Comp. MM. 

26. e. S. Linus, P. M. — S. Evaristus, P. M.— 

Indulg. 

27. f. S. Bruno, C. 

28. g. SS. Simon and Jude, AA. 

29. A. B. Paula of Mantua, V. II. O. 

30. b B. Theophilus, C. I.O. — B. Liberatus, 

C. I.O. 

31. c. B. Thomas, C. I.O. 

The fixed day lor the Feast of the Holy Rosary is Oct. 7. 
but the exterior solemnity, viz.. Mass of the Most Holy 
Rosary, may be held on the first Sunday of October. 

Oct. 22. The feast ot the Dedication of the churches of 
the Three Orders, is celebrated only in the churches which 
have been consecrated. 



NOVEMBER 

1. d. FEAST OF .\LL SAINTS. 

2. e. COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE 

FAITHFLT. DEPARTED. 

3. f. t Ven. Humilis of Perugia, C. I.O. 



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4. g. S. Charles Borromeo, B. C. — SS. Vitalis 

and Agricola, MM. 

5. A. B. Raynerius, C. I.O— B. Helena, V. II.O. 

6. b. B. Felix Meda, V. II.O. 

7. c. B. Bernardine of Fossa, C. I.O. 

8. d. Oct. of All Saints. — Four Crowned Broth- 

ers, MM. 

9. e. Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. — 

S. Theodore, M. — Ven. Francis Ximenez, 

B. C. I.O. 

10. f. S. Andrew Avellino, C. — SS. Tryphon and 

Comp. MM. 

11. g. S. Martin, B. C. — S. Mennas, M. 

12. A. S. Didacus, C. I.O. — B. John de Pace, 

C. m.O.— Indulg. 

13. b. S. Martin, P. M. 

14. c. B. Gabriel, C. I.O.— B. Nicholas, M. I.O. 

15. d. S. Gertrude, V.— Ven. Rufinus, C. I.O. 

16. e. S. Agnes of Assisi, V. II.O. — Indulg. 

17. f. B. Salomea, V. II.O. 

18. g. Dedication of the Basilicas of SS. Peter 

and Paul. 

19. A. S. Elizabeth of Hungary, Wid. III.O.— 

S. Pontianus, P. M. — Indulg. 

20. b. S. Felix of Valois, C. 

21. c. PRESENTATION OF THE B.V.MARY. 

22. d. S. Cecilia, V. M. 

23. e. S. Clement, P. M. — S. Felicitas, M. — 

Ven. Thomas Bullaker, M. I.O. 

24. f. S. John of the Cross, C. 

25. g. S. Catharine, V. M. — B. Elizabeth Bona, 

V. III.O. 

26. A. S. Leonard of Port Maurice, C. I.O. — 

S. Peter, B. M.— Indulg. 



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27. b. S. Delphine, V. III.O. — B. Raymonc 

M. III.O.— Indulg. 

28. c. S. James of Marchia, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

29. d. Feast of All Saints of the Three Orders c 

S. Francis. — S. Saturninus, M. — Ii 
dulg. 

30. e. S. Andrew, Ap. 

DECEMBER 

1. f. t Ven. Innocentia, V. III.O. 

2. g. S. Bibiana, V. M. 

3. A. S. Francis Xavier, C. 

4. b. S. Peter Chrysologus, B. C. D. — S. Bai 

bara, V. M. 

5. c. B. Humilis, C. I.O. — S. Sabas, Ab. 

6. d. S. Nicholas, B. C. 

7. e. S. Ambrose, B. C. D. — B. Walter, B. C 

III.O. 

8. f. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 01 

THE B. V. MARY, Patroness of th 
Seraphic Order. — Ven. John Dun 
Scotus, C. I.O. — Indulg. 

9. g. S. Sylvester, Ab. — B.Jane of Signa, V 

III.O. 

10. A. Translation of the Holy House of Loretto 

— S. Melchiades, P. M. 

11. b. S. Damasus, P. C. 

12. c. Finding of the Body of our Holy Fathej 

S. Francis. 

13. d. S. Lucy, V. M. 

14. e. S. Gregory Thaumaturgus, B. C. — f Van 

Berthold of Regensburg, C. I.O. 

15. f. Oct. of the Immaculate Conception. 



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16. g. S. Eusebius, B. M.— Yen. Mary Crucifixa, 

V. III.O. 

17. A. B. Margaret Colonna, V. II. O. 

18. b. Expectation of the B. V. Mary. 

19. c. B. Conrad of Ophyda, C. I.O. . 

20. d. S. Josaphat, B. M. 

21. e. S. Thomas, Ap. 

22. f. B. Hugoline, C. III.O. 

23. g. B. Nicholas Factor, C. I.O. 

24. A. Vigil of Christmas. 

25. b. NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS 

CHRIST.— S. Anastasia, M. 

26. c. S. Stephen, Protomartyr. 

27. d. S. John Ap. Ev. 

28. e. Holy Innocents, MM. — B. Hippolytus, 

C. III.O. 

29. f. S. Thomas of Canterbury, B. M. 

30. g. Yen. Innocent of Chiusa, C. III.O. 

31. A. S. Sylvester, P. C. 



30 Calendar 



Year of 
Our Lord 


Dominical 
Letter 
• 


Golden 
Number 


The 
Epact 


Septua- 
gesima 
Sunday 


Ash 
Wednesday 


Easter 
Sunday 


191S 


c 


16 


14 


Jan. 


31 


Feb. 


17 


Apr. 4 


1916 


bA 


17 


25 


Feb. 


20 


Mar. 


8 


Apr. 23 


1917 


g 


18 


6 


Feb. 


4 


Feb. 


21 


Apr. 8 


1918 


f 


19 


17 


Jan. 


27 


Feb. 


13 


Mar. 31 


1919 


e 


I 


29 


Feb. 


16 


Mar. 


5 


Apr. 20 


1920 


dc 


2 


10 


■ Feb. 


I 


Feb. 


18 


Apr. 4 


1921 


b 


3 


21 


Jan. 


23 


Feb. 


9 


Mar. 27 


1922 


A 


4 


2 


Feb. 


12 


Mar. 


I 


Apr. 16 


1923 


g 


5 


13 


Jan. 


28 


Feb. 


14 


Apr. I 


1924 


fe 


6 


24 


Feb. 


17 


Mar. 


5 


Apr. 20 


1925 


d 


7 


5 


Feb. 


8 


Feb. 


25 


Apr. 12 


1926 


c 


8 


16 


Jan. 


31 


Feb. 


17 


Apr. 4 


1927 


b 


9 


27 


Feb. 


13 


Mar. 


2 


Apr. 17 


1928 


Ag 


10 


8 


Feb. 


5 


Feb. 


22 


Apr. 8 


1929 


f 


II 


19 


Jan. 


27 


Feb. 


13 


Mar. 31 


1930 


e 


12 


* 


Feb. 


16 


Mar. 


5 


Apr. 20 


193 1 


d 


13 


II 


Feb. 


I 


Feb. 


18 


Apr. 5 


1932 


cb 


14 


22 


Jan. 


24 


Feb. 


10 


Mar. 27 


1933 


A 


15 


3 


Feb. 


12 


Mar. 


I 


Apr. 16 


1934 


g 


16 


14 


Jan. 


28 


Feb. 


14 


Apr. I 


1935 


f 


17 


25 


Feb. 


17 


Mar. 


6 


Apr. 21 


1936 


ed 


18 


6 


Feb. 


9 


Feb. 


26 


Apr. 12 


1937 


c 


19 


17 


Jan. 


24 


Feb. 


10 


Mar. 28 


1938 


b 


I 


29 


Feb. 


13 


Mar. 


2 


Apr. 17 


1939 


A 


2 


10 


Feb. 


5 


Feb. 


22 


Apr. 9 


1940 


gf 


3 


21 


Jan. 


21 


Feb. 




Mar. 24 


1941 


e 


4 


2 


Feb. 


9 


Feb. 


26 


Apr. 13 


1942 


d 


5 


13 


Feb. 


I 


Feb. 


18 


Apr. 5 


1943 


c 


6 


24 


Feb. 


21 


Mar. 


10 


Apr. 25 


1944 


bA 


7 


5 


Feb. 


6 


Feb. 


23 


Apr. 9 


1945 


g 


8 


16 


Jan. 


28 


Feb. 


14 


Apr. I 


1946 


f 


9 


27 


Feb. 


17 


Mar. 


6 


Apr. 21 


1947 


e 


10 


8 


Feb. 


2 


Feb. 


19 


Apr. 6 


1948 


dc 


II 


19 


Jan. 


25 


Feb. 


II 


Mar. 28 


1949 


b 


12 


* 


Feb. 


13 


Mar. 


2 


Apr. 17 


1950 


A 


13 


II 


Feb. 


5 


Feb. 


22 


Apr. 9 


1951 


g 


14 


22 


Jan. 


21 


Feb. 


7 


Mar. 25 


1952 


fe 


15 


3 


Feb. 


10 


Feb. 


27 


Apr. 13 



Calendar 3 1 



Year of 
Our Lord 


Ascension 
Day 


Whit- 
Sunday 


Corpus 
Christi 


Indiction 


Sunday 
after- 
1 Pentecost 


First 
Sunday of 
Advent 


1915 


May 13 


May 23 


June 3 


13 


26 


Nov. 28 


1916 


June I 


June II 


June 22 


14 


24 


Dec. 3 


1917 


May 17 


May 27 


June 7 


15 


26 


Dec. 2 


1918 


May 9 


May 19 


May 30 


I 


27 


Dec. I 


1919 


May 29 


June 8 


June 19 


, 2 


24 


Nov. 30 


1920 


May 13 


May 23 


June 3 


3 


26 


Nov. 28 


1921 


May 5 


May 15 


May 26 


4 


27 


Nov. 27 


1922 


May 25 


June 4 


June 15 


5 


25 


Dec. 3 


1923 


May 10 


May 20 


May 31 


6 


27 


Dec. 2 


1924 


May 29 


June 8 


June 19 


7 


24 


Nov. 30 


1925 


May 21 


May 31 


June II 


8 


25 


Nov 29 


1926 


May 13 


May 23 


June 3 


9 


26 


Nov. 28 


1927 


May 26 


June 5 


June 16 


10 


24 


Nov. 27 


1928 


May 17 


May 27 


June 7 


II 


26 


Dec. 2 


1929 


May 9 


May 19 


May 30 


12 


27 


Dec. I 


1930 


May 29 


June 8 


June 19 


13 


24 


Nov. 30 


1931 


May 14 


May 24 


June 4 


14 


26 


Nov. 29 


1932 


May 5 


May 15 


May 26 


IS 


27 


Nov. 27 


1933 


May 25 


June 4 


June 15 


I 


25 


Dec. 3 


1934 


May 10 


May 20 


May 31 


2 


27 


Dec. 2 


1935 


May 30 


June 9 


June 20 


3 


24 


Dec. I 


1936 


May 21 


May 31 


June II 


4 


25 


Nov. 29 


1937 


May 6 


May 16 


May 27 


5 


27 


Nov. 28 


1938 


May 26 


June 5 


June 16 


6 


24 


Nov. 27 


1939 


May 18 


May 28 


June 8 


7 


26 


Dec. 3 


1940 


May 2 


May 12 


May 23 


8 


28 


Dec. I 


1941 


May 22 


June I 


June 12 


9 


25 


Nov. 30 


1942 


May 14 


May 24 


June 4 


10 


26 


Nov. 29 


1943 


June 3 


June 13 


June 24 


II 


23 


Nov. 28 


1944 


May 18 


May 28 


June 8 


12 


26 


Dec. 3 


1945 


May ID 


May 20 


May 31 


13 


27 


Dec. 2 


1946 


May 30 


June 9 


June 30 


14 


24 


Dec. I 


1947 


May 15 


May 25 


June 5 


15 


26 


Nov. 30 


1948 


May 6 


May 16 


May 27 


I 


27 


Nov. 28 


1949 


May 26 


June 5 


June 16 


2 


24 


Nov. 27 


1950 


May 18 


May 28 


June 8 


3 


26 


Dec. 3 


1951 


May 3 


May 13 


May 24 


4 


28 


Dec. 2 


1952 


May 22 


June I 


June 12 


5 


25 


Nov. 30 



fiDornina Devotions 



At the signal of the bell for rising, bless yourself, 
and say: 

WEET Jesus, I salute Thy most loving 
Heart, and I offer Thee my own; 
enkindle it with the fire of Thy divine 
love. Amen. 

When putting on your shoes — 

/^RANT, O my God, that every step I 
take this day may be directed by 
Thy holy will, and bring me nearer to 
Thee. Amen. 

Now call to mind the subject of meditation and the 
point of particular examen. 

When putting on the religious habit — 

^T* AM unworthy, 0 my Jesus, to be 
clothed in the livery of Thy spouses; 
yet grant me the grace to wear it faithfully 
in a spirit of penance until death. 

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34 



Morning Devotions 



When putting on the cord — 

AY this girdle remind me of Thy 
passion, O Lord, and urge me to 
do works of mortification and charity. 

When putting on the rehgious veil — 

AY this veil, my dearest Jesus, hide 
me from the world, and ever remind 
me of my consecration to Thy love and 
service. 

When taking holy water — 
^\ JESUS, purify my soul from every 
stain of sin, and grant eternal rest 
to all the faithful departed. 





/IDormng iptai?ers 

TN THE Name of the Father, ^ and of the 
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 

V. Blessed be the Most Holy and Un- 
divided Trinity, 

R. Now and forever. Amen. 

Holy, holy, holy. Lord God of hosts:* 
The earth is full of Thy glory. Glory 
be to the Father, glory be to the Son, 
glory be to the Holy Ghost. 

Indulgence of loo days, every day. — Clement XIV, 
June 26, 1770. 



Morning Devotions 



35 



OST holy and undivided Trinity 
prostrate at the throne of Thy 
mercy, I adore Thy divine Majesty,* and 
acknowledge that Thou alone art worthy 
of all love, praise, and thanksgiving. 

Blessed be Thy holy name, most sover- 
eign Lord, for all favors bestowed on me, 
or any other creature;* but especially I 
thank Thee for my creation, redemption, 
and preservation;* for my call to Thy 
holy Catholic Church and the religious 
state, and my perseverance therein;* for 
having preserved me this night from all 
evil of body and soul, and granted me this 
day wherein I may serve Thee. 

I off'er Thee, my God, in thanksgiving 
for these and all other favors, my soul and 
body,* my memory, understanding, and 
will, and all the thoughts, words, and deeds 
of. my whole life,* in union with the bitter 
death and passion of my dear Savior Jesus 
Christ,* the merits of His blessed Mother, 
the ever Immaculate Virgin Mary, and of 
all the saints and angels in heaven and 
faithful upon earth. 

I offer Thee my baptismal and religious 
vows, renouncing anew the devil with all 
his works, the world with all its ponips, 




36 Morning Devotions 



the flesh with all its temptations,"^ and 
promising again to live in poverty, in 
chastity, and in obedience. 

Especially I offer Thee all the sacrifices 
of Mass that will be offered this day 
throughout the world; * for the eternal 
praise of Thy adorable Majesty; * in 
thanksgiving for all benefits bestowed upon 
me; * to obtain pardon for my sins, an 
increase of Thy divine love, and all the 
graces and blessings of which I am most in 
need,* especially for the grace of perse- 
verance in Thy holy service until death. 

I offer this oblation also for our Sover- 
eign Pontiff,* for all our superiors, spiritual 
and temporal, * for the conversion of 
sinners, for the whole universal Church, 
and for those who are recommended to 
my prayers. 

The satisfactory part of the holy Mass, 
together with the indulgences I may gain 
this day,* I freely offer for the souls in 
purgatory. 

AN ACT OF FAITH 

MY God, I firmly beheve all the 
sacred truths the holy Catholic 
Church believes and teaches, because 



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Thou has revealed them, * who neither 
canst deceive nor be deceived. 

AN ACT OF HOPE 

MY God, relying upon Thy infinite 
goodness and promises, I hope to 
obtain the pardon of my sins,* the assist- 
ance of Thy grace, and life everlasting, 
through the merits of our Lord and Savior 
Jesus Christ. 

AN ACT OF CHARITY 

MY God, I love Thee with my whole 
heart and soul, purely because Thou 
art infinitely worthy and deserving of my 
love. I love also my neighbor as myself 
for the love of Thee. I forgive all who 
have injured me, and ask pardon of all 
whom I have injured. 

AN ACT OF CONTRITION 

f\ MY God, I am sorry for having 
offended Thee, because Thou art 
infinitely good, infinitely amiable, and 
because sin is infinitely displeasing to 
Thee;* I make a firm resolution, with the 
assistance of Thy holy grace, to amend 
my life and never more to offend Thee. 



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r\ MY Queen! O my Mother! I give 
myself entirely to thee;* I conse- 
crate to thee this day my eyes, my ears, 
my mouth, my heart, my whole being, 
without reserve. Wherefore, O good 
Mother, as I am thine own,* keep me, 
guard me, as thy property and possession. 

St. Joseph, holy Father Francis, my 
holy patrons, and all ye saints whose 
relics we have,* pray for me. 

Angel of God, my Guardian, enlighten, 
protect, rule, and guide me. Amen. 

Indulgence of loo days, every time. — Pius VII, 
May 15, 1821. 

Y ADORE Thee, O my God, with all 
the angels and saints. I believe in 
Thee; increase my faith. I hope in Thee; 
strengthen my hope. I love Thee; grant 
that I may love Thee more and more. I 
am heartily sorry for all my sins and firmly 
resolve never more to offend thee. 

0 my God, without Thy grace I can do 
nothing; * I am not even capable of good 
thoughts, unless Thou inspire them. 



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39 



Therefore I implore Thee, 0 Holy Spirit,* 
enlighten my understanding and enkindle 
in my heart the fire of Thy divine love. 

O thou most loving Virgin Mother, dear 
advocate St. Joseph,* holy Father Francis, 
and you, my holy patrons,* pray for me 
that this meditation may contribute to 
the honor and glory of God and to my own 
salvation. Amen. 



Our Father. Hail Mary. 
V. 0 Mary! conceived without sin; 
R. Pray for us who have recourse to 
thee. 

After the afternoon's meditation say one ''Our 
Father," ''Hail Mary," and "Glory be to the Father," 
for our Holy Father the Pope, our bishops, and con- 
fessors. 



%itmv ot tbe /iDost Ibol? IFlame of 



Meditation 



At the conclusion: 



5esus 




Christ, have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. 
Jesus, hear us. 
Jesus, graciously hear us. 



ORD, have mercy on us. 



40 Morning Devotions 



God the Father of heaven, 
God the Son, Redeemer of the 
world, 

God the Holy Ghost, 

Holy Trinity, one God, 

Jesus, Son of the living God, 

Jesus, splendor of the Father, 

Jesus, brightness of eternal light, 

Jesus, king of glory, 

Jesus, the sun of justice, 

Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, 

Jesus amiable, 

Jesus admirable, 

Jesus, the powerful God, 

Jesus, Father of the world to come 

Jesus, Angel of the great council, 

Jesus most powerful, 

Jesus most patient, 

Jesus most obedient, 

Jesus meek and humble of heart, 

Jesus, lover of chastity, 

Jesus, lover of us, 

Jesus, God of peace, 

Jesus, author of life, 

Jesus, model of all virtues, 

Jesus, zealous for souls, 

Jesus, our God, 

Jesus, our refuge, 



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41 



Jesus, Father of the poor, 
Jesus, treasure of the faithful, 
Jesus, good shepherd, 
Jesus, true hght, 
Jesus, eternal wisdom, 
Jesus, infinite goodness, 
Jesus, our way and our life, 
Jesus, joy of angels, 
Jesus, king of the patriarchs, 
Jesus, master of the apostles, 
Jesus, teacher of the evangelists, 
Jesus, strength of martyrs, 
Jesus, light of confessors, 
Jesus, purity of virgins, 
Jesus, crown of all saints, 
Be merciful, spare us, 0 Jesus. 
Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Jesus. 
From all evil, 
From all sin. 
From Thy wrath, 
From the snares of the devil. 
From the spirit of fornication. 
From eternal death, \ J 

From the neglect of Thy inspirations 
Through the mystery of Thy holy 
incarnation. 

Through Thy nativity. 
Through Thy infancy, 



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Through Thy most divine life^ 

Through Thy labors, 

Through Thy agony and passion, 

Through Thy cross and dereliction. 

Through Thy languors, 

Through Thy death and burial, § 

Through Thy resurrection, o 

Through Thy ascension, S 

Through Thy institution of the most 
holy Eucharist, 

Through Thy joys, 

Through Thy glory, 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, spare us, 0 Jesus. 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, graciously hear us, O Jesus. 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, have mercy on us, 0 Jesus. 

Jesus, hear us. 

Jesus, graciously hear us. 

Let us pray 

^ LORD Jesus Christ, who hast said: 
Ask, and ye shall receive ; seek and ye 
shall find; knock, and it shall be opened 
unto you ; mercifully attend to our suppli- 
cations, and grant us the gift of Thy divine 
charity, that we may ever love Thee with 



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43 



our whole heart, and never desist from 
Thy praise. 

Give us, O Lord, a perpetual fear and 
love of Thy holy name, for Thou never 
ceasest to direct and govern by Thy grace 
those whom Thou instructest in the 
solidity of Thy love; who livest and 
reignest world without end. Amen. 

Indulgence 300 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, Jan- 
uary 16, 1886. 



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Night Prayers 



IRigbt prapers 

VN the Name of the Father, and of 
^ the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 
Amen. 

0 my God ! * I adore Thee through the 
Sacred Heart of Thy divine Son as my 
Creator and sovereign Good;* I give Thee 
thanks for all Thy mercies, spiritual and 
temporal, general and particular, but more 
especially for the favors bestowed on me 
this day. 

O my Lord Jesus Christ ! Judge of the liv- 
ing and the dead, before whom I must one 
day appear to give an exact account of my 
whole life,* enlighten me, I beseech Thee, 
and give me a humble and contrite heart, 
that I may see wherein I have offended 
Thy infinite Majesty,* and judge myself 
now with such a just severity that then 
Thou mayest judge me with mercy and 
clemency. Amen. 

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE 

How have I made the examination of conscience the 
preceding evening? Have I kept strict silence after 
night prayers? Have I endeavored to be recollected? 
Have I been prompt in rising? Have I given my first 
thoughts to God? Have I recalled the subject of 
meditation and of the particular examen? How have 



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45 



I made my meditation? What resolutions have I 
made? Have I said the Office piously, attentively, 
respectfully, with due care to the pronunciation and of 
the ceremonies? Have I attended holy Mass with 
devotion? What preparation have I made for holy 
communion? Have I made a proper thanksgiving? 
Have I said all my prayers during the day, at the ap- 
pointed time and in the appointed place? Have I 
endeavored to ward off all wilful distractions? Have I 
made the particular examen with exactness, and with a 
desire to become perfect? How have I spent the time 
of recreation? Have I been exact in keeping silence? 
Have I performed my work diligently, quietly, and with 
a good intention? Have I carefully prepared my 
lessons for school? Have I been patient with the 
shortcomings and ill manners of the children? Have I 
indulged in ease, useless employment, unprofitable 
reading? Have I shown ill-humor toward any one 
in actions or in words? Have I been entirely truthful? 
Have I formed rash judgments? Have I carried tales, 
thereby creating discord? Have I taken pleasure in 
hearing myself praised? What mortification have I 
practiced to-day? Have I been obedient and respect- 
ful to superiors? Have I perhaps censured their 
proceedings? Have I lent or borrowed, given or taken 
anything without permission? Have I wasted any- 
thing? 

(The examination lasts about four minutes.) 

Confiteor^ etc., p. i68. 

AN ACT OF CONTRITION 

/T\OST merciful Lord! ^ I am sorrj^ 
from the bottom of my heart for 
all the sins I have committed, purely 
because they are offensive to Thee, who 
art a God of infinite goodness I sincerely 



46 Night Prayers 



detest them, and firmly purpose with the 
help of Thy grace never more to offend 
Thee. Enlighten my understanding, and 
strengthen my will, that I may persevere 
in Thy favor till death. Amen. 

0 my God! I firmly believe all the 
sacred truths the holy Catholic Church 
believes and teaches, because Thou hast 
revealed them. Relying upon Thy good- 
ness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon 
for my sins, and life everlasting,* through 
the merits of Jesus Christ, and by the 
intercession of His blessed Mother and all 
the saints. I love Thee above all things 
with my whole heart and soul, purely for 
Thyself, and I desire to love Thee as the 
Blessed do in heaven. I love also my 
neighbor for Thy sake as I love myself;* 
I sincerely forgive all who have injured me 
and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. 
I adore all the designs of Thy divine 
Providence, resigning myself entirely to 
Thy holy will. I desire to be dissolved 
and be with Christ. 

F. Father, into Thy hands I commend 
my spirit. 

R, Sweet Jesus, receive my soul. 

May the blessed Virgin Mary, St. 



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Joseph, our holy Father Francis,* and all 
the saints and angels glorify, adore, and 
love the sacred Heart of Jesus for me this 
night,* and pray for me to our Lord, that 
I may be preserved during it from all sin 
and evil. 

Holy Michael Archangel, defend us in 
battle, that we perish not in the tremen- 
dous judgment. 

Indulgence of loo days. — Leo XIII, August 19, 1893. 

O angel of God, to whose holy care I 
am committed by the Supreme Clemency,* 
enlighten, govern, and defend me this 
night from all sin and danger. 

Ant, Save us, O Lord! waking, and keep 
us while sleeping, that we may watch with 
Christ, and rest in peace. Vouchsafe, O 
Lord, this night to keep us without sin. 
Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy 
on us. 

V. O Lord, hear my prayer. 

i?. And let my supplication come unto 



^VT'ISIT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord! this 

^ habitation, and drive far from it all 
the snares of the enemy. Let Thy holy 
angels dwell therein to preserve us in 



Thee. 



Let us pray 




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peace, and may Thy blessing be upon us 
forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

God the Father! bless us; * Jesus Christ! 
defend and keep us;* Holy Ghost! 
enlighten and sanctify us this night and 
forever;* and may the souls of the faith- 
ful departed through the mercy of God rest 
in peace. Amen. 

Xitanp of tbe Sacre5 Ibeart 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, 
April 2, 1899. 

*T~10RD, have mercy on us. 



Christy have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, hear us. 
Christy graciously hear us. 
God, the Father of Heaven, 
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, 
God the Holy Ghost, i 
Holy Trinity, one God, ^ 
Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal 1^ ^ 
Father, § 
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy g 
Ghost in the womb of the Virgin | 
Mother, J 




Night Prayers 



Heart of Jesus, substantially united 

to the Word of God, 

Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty, 
Heart of Jesus, sacred temple of 

God, 

Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the 
Most High. 

Heart of Jesus, house of God and 
gate of heaven. 

Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of 
charity. 

Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and 
love. 

Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and 

love. 

Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues, 
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all 
praise. 

Heart of Jesus, king and center of all 
hearts. 

Heart of Jesus, in whom are all the 
treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 

Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the 
fulness of the Divinity, 

Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is 
well pleased. 

Heart of Jesus, of whose fulness we 
have all received. 



50 Night Prayers 



Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlast- 
ing hills, 

Heart of Jesus, patient and most 
merciful, 

Heart of Jesus, enriching all who 
invoke Thee 

Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and 
holiness, 

Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our 
sins, 

Heart of Jesus, filled with reproaches, 
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our sins. 
Heart of Jesus, obedient unto death, 
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance, 
Heart of Jesus, source of all consola- 
tion. 

Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrec- 
tion. 

Heart of Jesus, our peace and recon- 
ciliation. 

Heart of Jesus, victim for sin. 

Heart of Jesus, salvation of those 
who trust in Thee, 

Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die 
in Thee, 

Heart of Jesus, dehght of all the 
saints. 



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51 



Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, spare us, O Lord. 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, have mercy on us. 

V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, 

R. Make our hearts like unto Thine. 

Let us pray 

r\ ALMIGHTY and eternal God, look 
upon the Heart of Thy dearly be- 
loved Son and upon the praise and satis- 
faction He offers Thee in behalf of sinners, 
and being appeased, grant pardon to those 
who seek Thy mercy, in the name of the 
same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth 
and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the 
Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. 

For the Church, the Supreme Pontiff, and the Clergy; 
for our congregation, superiors, relatives, friends, 
benefactors, and for the poor souls in purgatory 

O most sacred Heart of Jesus, pour 
down Thy blessings abundantly upon Thy 
Church,* upon the Supreme Pontiff, and 
upon all the clergy. Give perseverance 
to the just, convert sinners, enlighten 
unbelievers;* bless our congregation, our 
superiors, our parents, friends, and bene- 



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Night Prayers 



factors;* help the dying, free the souls in 
purgatory, and extend over all hearts the 
sweet empire of Thy love. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Pius X, June 
16, 1906. 

FOR PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 

Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc. 
V . Pray for us, St. Agatha. 
R. That we may be made worthy of the 
promises of Christ. 

ETACH my heart from sin, 0 Lord, 
and from all that displeases Thee 
in m.e. Holy Mary, my Mother, remem- 
ber that I am thine; protect me, defend 
me, as thy property and possession. My 
angel guardian, watch over me. Holy 
Father Francis, pray for me. 

Father, into Thy hands I commend my 
spirit. 

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I give you my heart 
and my soul. 

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, assist me in my 
last agony. 

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, may I breathe 
forth my soul in peace with you. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius VII, 
August 26, 1814. 




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53 



/■>etbo5 of Hssisting at /IDass 

Jfrom ^t. ILeonarb of ^^ort JHaurice 

To pay the fourfold debt which you owe to God, 
imagine that you are the debtor in the Gospel, who 
owed ten thousand talents, and that you hear the divine 
Justice demanding payment. Ask the Lord to have 
patience with you, and to allow you sufficient time to 
hear Mass; tell him that, in the Mass, Jesus will 
enable you to make full satisfaction to His Justice. 
Then divide the Mass into four parts. 

From the Beginning to the Offertory 

Humble yourself with Jesus, and sinking into the 
abyss of your own nothingness, confess sincerely that 
you are a most miserable nothing before the Majesty 
of God; thus humbled interiorly, and v/ith a composed 
and modest exterior, say: 

f\ MY God, I adore Thee. I acknowl- 
edge Thee as my Lord, and the 
Master of my soul. I protest that all 
I am and have are Thy gifts. And, be- 
cause Thy Majesty merits infinite honor 
and homage, I, who am a poor miserable 
creature, utterly incapable of paying the 
great debt which I owe to Thee, offer to 
Thee the humiliations and homage which 
Jesus presents to Thee on the altar: 
what Jesus does, I also intend to do. I 
humble and prostrate m^yself with Him 
before Thy Majesty. I am filled with 



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joy and delight in reflecting that Jesus 
gives Thee, for me, infinite honor and 
homage. 

From the Offertory to the Elevation 

Reflect on the enormity of your sins, and on the 
immense debt which you have contracted by them 
toward the divine Justice, and say with a humble heart: 

*^K>EHOLD, my God, the sinner, who 
has so often rebelled against Thee. 
With a sorrowful heart, and with all the 
affections of my soul, I abhor and detest all 
my sins, and I offer for them the same 
satisfaction which Jesus presents to Thee 
on the altar. I offer to Thee all the merits 
of Jesus, the blood of Jesus, Jesus entirely, 
God and man, who is here immolated again 
for me. And since my Jesus Himself 
is here on this altar, my Mediator and 
Advocate, and since, with His most 
precious blood He implores pardon for 
me, I unite with the cry of His blood, and 
supplicate mercy for all my sins. The 
blood of Jesus cries for mercy; my sor- 
rowful heart also implores mercy. Ah, 
my heavenly Father, if my tears do not 
move Thee, let at least the groans of my 
Jesus excite Thy pity. Why should He 



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55 



not obtain for me that mercy which He 
obtained on the cross for the whole human 
race? Yes, I hope, in view of that most 
precious blood, that Thou wilt pardon all 
my sins, which I shall bewail till my last 
breath. 

From the Elevation to the Communion 

Reflecting on the great benefits received from God^ 
you ought in return offer Him a gift of infinite value; 
this is the body and blood of Christ. Invite all the 
angels and saints to thank God, in the following, or 
in some similar manner: 

EHOLD me, 0 my most loving God, 
loaded with the general and partic- 
ular benefits which Thou hast bestowed, 
and wilt bestow upon me in time and 
eternity. I know that Thy mercies to me 
are infinite. But I am ready to pay Thee 
for all, even to the last farthing. Behold, 
the tribute of my gratitude, the payment 
which I offer for all Thy goodness, is this 
divine blood, this most precious body, 
this innocent Victim, which I present to 
Thee by the hands of the priest. I am 
certain that this oblation is sufficient to 
pay for all the gifts Thou hast conferred 
upon me: this gift of infinite value is an 
equivalent for all the favors I have ever 




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received from Thee. Ah, ye holy angels, 
and all ye blessed spirits, help me to thank 
my God ; and in thanksgiving for all His 
benefits, offer to Him not only this Mass, 
but also all the Masses that are now cele- 
brated throughout the world, that His 
loving goodness may be fully recompensed 
for all the graces which He has bestowed, 
and will bestow upon me, now and for all 
eternity. Amen. 

From the Communion to the End 
OF Mass 

Knowing that during this time Jesus is united with 
you and prays and supplicates for you, dilate your 
heart, and with great confidence ask for graces, not 
for things of little value, but for great graces; for great 
is the oblation of the divine Son, which you present 
to the Father. Say to Him with a humble heart: 

Q ETERNAL Father, I acknowledge 
that I am utterly unworthy of Thy 
favors. I confess my unworthiness, and 
that for my many sins, I do not deserve 
to be heard. But how canst Thou refuse 
to hear Thy Son, who on this altar prays 
for me, and ofTers for me His blood and 
His life? My most loving God, hear the 
prayers of my great Advocate, and for 
His sake, grant me all the graces which 



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57 



Thou knowest to be necessary to secure 
my salvation. I am now encouraged to 
ask of Thee a general pardon of all my sins, 
and the gift of final perseverance. Trust- 
ing in the merits of my Jesus, I ask of 
Thee, O my God, all virtues in a heroic 
degree, and all the efl&cacious helps neces- 
sary to make me a saint. I ask of Thee 
the conversion of all sinners especially of 
those related to me. I ask for my sisters 
in religion a true devotion: make them all 
saints, that this house may be to Thee a 
place of delights, and a school of virtue 
to us all. Amen. 

^rapersf (2^rbereb tip ^^oj^e iCeo 
to be siaib after etjerp Hoto iHafiisf 

Hail Mary, three times. 
AIL, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, 
our life, our sweetness, and our hope ! 
To thee we cry, poor banished children of 
Eve; to thee we send up our sighs, mourn- 
ing and weeping in this valley of tears. 
Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine 
eyes of mercy toward us, and after this 
our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of 
thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, 
O sweet Virgin Mary ! 

F. Pray for us, 0 holy Mother of God. 




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R. That we may be made worthy of the 
promises of Christ. 

Let us pray 

GOD, our refuge and strength, look 
down in mercy on Thy people who 
cry to Thee; and by the intercession of the 
glorious and immaculate Virgin Mary, 
Mother of God, of St. Joseph her spouse, 
of Thy blessed apostles Peter and Paul, 
and of all the saints, mercifully and gra- 
ciously hear our prayers for the conversion 
of sinners, and for the liberty and exalta- 
tion of our holy mother, the Church. 
Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Holy Michael Archangel, defend us in 
the day of battle; be our safeguard against 
the wiles and snares of the devil. May 
God rebuke him we humbly pray; and 
do thou, prince of the heavenly host, by 
the power of God, thrust down into hell 
Satan and all wicked spirits, who roam 
through the world seeking the ruin of souls. 
Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days. — Leo XIII, September 25, 
1888. 

Most sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy 
on us! (Thrice.) 

Indulgence of 7 years and 7 quarantines. — Pius 
X, June 17, 1904. 



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59 



2)et>ottons tot Confession 

r\ MY most clement Lord Jesus Christ, 
only hope of my salvation, grant me, 
I beseech Thee, grace to prepare duly for 
this holy confession. Give me real con- 
trition for my sins and have mercy on me 
a poor sinner. Remember, O Lord, that 
for me Thou didst descend from heaven to 
earth and didst die on a cross. Regard 
not the evil that I have done, but what 
Thy infinite goodness and mercy have 
wrought; for, if I have done that for 
which I deserve to be condemned. Thou 
hast done and suffered so much that I may 
hope to be saved. Pardon me then, O 
Thou my Lord and Savior, and heal the 
wounds of my soul by Thy most holy 
wounds. Illumine my heart with the 
rays of Thy divine light, in order that I 
may know all my sins and imperfections 
and may deplore and confess them en- 
tirely with perfect contrition and a sincere 
heart. Amen. 

O Mary, my mother, immaculate spouse 
of the Holy Ghost, refuge of sinners, assist 
me by your powerful intercession. 



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My angel guardian and my holy patron 
saint, pray for me. 

Examination of Conscience 

act of Contrition 

QTERNAL Father ! I am heartily sorry 

for having offended Thee, and I 
detest all my sins, because I dread the loss 
of heaven and the pains of hell; but most 
of all because they displease Thee, my God, 
who art all-good and deser\dng of my love. 
I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, 
to confess my sins, to do penance, and to 
amend my life. Amen. 

after Confession 

(J) Y LORD Jesus Christ, with all my 
heart I pray Thee by the infinite 
merits of Thy most sacred passion, to 
accept in Thy bounty this confession; 
and may Thy infinite mercy supply what- 
ever has been wanting through my neglect, 
either in the sufficiency of the grief and 
contrition, or in the integrity of the con- 
fession itself, and grant me a full and entire 
absolution in heaven. 

I pray Thee by the intercession of 
the Blessed Virgin, my angel guardian, 



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and my patron saints, to defend me against 
all temptations, and give me grace to over- 
come them, keeping inviolably to my last 
moment the resolutions I have made, and 
which I now renew, to die rather than 
offend Thee, who art my God, my Father, 
my Redeemer, and my only Good. Am^en. 



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Devotions for ftolp Communion 

J^efore Communion 

PRAYER OF ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 

LMIGHTY and everlasting God, 
behold I approach the sacrament 
of Thy only begotten Son, our Lord Jesus 
Christ. I approach as one sick to the 
physician of life; as one unclean to the 
fountain of mercy ; as one blind to the light 
of everlasting brightness; as one poor and 
needy to the Lord of heaven and earth. 
Therefore I implore the abundance of 
Thy measureless bounty, as far as Thou 
mayest vouchsafe to heal my infirmity, 
to cleanse my filth, to enlighten my blind- 
ness, to clothe my nakedness, that I may 
receive the bread of angels, the King of 
kings, the Lord of lords, with so much 
reverence and humility, so much contri- 
tion and devotion, so much purity and 
faith, such a purpose and intention, as is 
expedient to my soul's salvation. Give 
me, I beseech Thee, not only the sacrament 
of our Lord's body and blood, but also the 
substance and efficacy of the sacrament. 
O most gracious God, give me so to receive 




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63 



the body of Thy only begotten Son, our 
Lord Jesus Christ, which He drew from the 
Virgin Mary, that I may merit to be in- 
corporated with His mystical body, and 
to be numbered amongst its members. 
O most loving Father, grant that as I 
now receive Thy beloved Son veiled in 
this life, I may at last contemplate Him 
without a veil in my heavenly country, 
where with Thee and the Holy Ghost, 
He liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. 
Amen. 

Short Acts for Holy Communion 

MY Jesus, I firmly believe all Thou 
hast revealed. Upon Thy word I 
believe that under the appearance of 
bread and wine Thou art truly present in 
the Holy Eucharist. 

O my Jesus, I hope in Thee. Through 
the power of this sacrament I hope for 
all the graces necessary to obtain eternal 
salvation. 

O my Jesus, I love Thee with my whole 
heart and above all things, because Thou 
art the supremely good and infinitely 
perfect Being. 

0 my Jesus, I detest all the sins of my 



64 Devotions for Holy Communion 



life; I am truly sorry that I have offended 
Thee, because Thou art infinitely good and 
sin displeases Thee. 

O Jesus my Lord, and God of infinite 
sanctity, I am not worthy that Thou 
shouldst come to me, but say only the word 
and my soul shall be healed. 

O Jesus, my Savior and my King, -my 
soul longs for Thee, my heart desires to 
receive Thee; come Thou to me. 

^iXtx l^olp Communion 

INVOCATIONS 

QfOUL of Christ, sanctify me. 

Body of Christ, save me. 
Blood of Christ, inebriate me. 
Water from the side of Christ, wash me. 
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. 
O good Jesus, hear me. 
Within Thy wounds hide me. 
Let me not be separated from Thee. 
From the malignant enemy defend me. 
In the hour of my death call me. 
And bid me come to Thee, 
That with Thy saints I may praise Thee 
For ever and ever. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius IX, 
January 9, 1854. 



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ADORATION 

(J) Y SAVIOR and my God! with the 
holy angels who surround Thy altar- 
throne, I bow down in humble adoration 
before Thy Majesty, and cry out from the 
depths of my heart, My Lord! my God! 
my all! 

THANKSGIVING OF ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 

'T' GIVE Thee thanks, eternal Father, for 
having out of Thy pure mercy, without 
any deserts of mine, been pleased to feed 
my soul with the body and blood of Thy 
only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. I 
beseech Thee that this holy communion 
may not be to my condemnation, but prove 
an effectual remission of all my sins. May 
it strengthen my faith; encourage me in all 
that is good; deliver me from my vicious 
customs; remove all concupiscence; per- 
fect me in charity, patience, humility, 
obedience, and in all other virtues. May 
it secure me against all the snares of my 
enemies, both visible and invisible; per- 
fectly moderate all my inclinations, closely 
unite me to Thee, the true and only Good, 
and obtain for me the grace of a happy 
death. Do Thou, 0 heavenly Father, 



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vouchsafe one day to call me, though an 
unworthy sinner, to participate in that 
ineffable banquet, where Thou with Thy 
Son and the Holy Ghost, art to Thy 
saints true light, full contentment, ever- 
lasting joy, consummate pleasure, and per- 
fect happiness, through the same Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 

THANKSGIVING AND PETITIONS 

(J) Y GOOD Jesus, I thank Thee with all 
my heart for giving me Thyself in 
holy communion. I thank Thee for all 
the blessings that I have received through 
the holy Eucharist; in which Thou art 
ever present to console us in our afflictions 
and to help us in our needs. 

As a thanksgiving for all Thy favors, I 
offer Thee all that I am and have. I give 
Thee myself, that I may always serve 
Thee; I give Thee my body, that it may 
be chaste and pure; my soul, that it may 
be free from sin; my heart, that it may 
love Thee alone and forever. I give Thee 
my whole being in life and in death, that 
I may be always Thine and glorify Thee 
eternally. May Thy holy will be done in 
me and through me, now and forever. 
Amen. 



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I beseech Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, to 
aid me in my struggle against temptations, 
to help me conquer my predominant pas- 
sion, and to grant me the grace of final 
perseverance. 

O Jesus, supreme Pontiff, have mercy 
on Thy holy Church and on its visible 
liead, our Holy Father, the Pope. O 
Jesus, to Thy compassion I recommend all 
sinners, heretics, and infidels; save them 
by Thy precious blood. 

0 dear Jesus, bless my parents, my 
brothers and sisters, my friends and 
benefactors, and all those who have asked 
my prayers; bless them now and at the 
hour of their death. 

0 Jesus, I pray Thee by Thy bitter pas- 
sion and death, have pity on the souls in 
purgatory and deliver them from theii 
torments. 

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; 
and let perpetual light shine upon them 
May they rest in peace. Amen. 

PRAYER OF ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA 

rrjAKE, O Lord, and receive all my 
liberty, my memory, my under- 
standing and my whole will. Thou hast 
given me all that I am and all that I 



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possess; I surrender it all to Thee that 

Thou mayest dispose of it according to 

Thy will. Give me only Thy love and Thy 

grace; with these I will be rich enough, 

and will have no more to desire. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, 
May 26, 1883. 

Snbulgenceti draper before a Crucifix 

*T^OOK down upon me, good and gentle 
Jesus, while before Thy face I humbly 
kneel, and with burning soul pray and 
beseech Thee to fix deep in my heart 
lively sentiments of faith, hope, and 
charity, true contrition for my sins, and 
a firm purpose of amendment; while I 
contemplate with great love and tender 
pity Thy five wounds, pondering over 
them within me, and calling to mind the 
words which David, Thy prophet, said 
of Thee, my good Jesus: ^^They have 
pierced my hands and feet; they have 
numbered all my bones.'' 

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father, 
three times, for the intention of the Holy Father. 



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Devotions to tbe /iDost 1bolp Zvinit^ 

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS 

^T'N the name of the Father, and of the 
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
Indulgence of loo days. — Pius IX, March 23, 1876. 

^LESSED be the Holy Trinity, and 
'^'^^ undivided Unity: we will give 
glory to Him, because He has shown mercy 
to us. 

O Lord our Lord, how wonderful is Thy 
name in all the earth! 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 
and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the 
beginning, is now, and ever shall be, 
world without end. Amen. 

Q ALMIGHTY and eternal God, who 
hast granted Thy servants to 
acknowledge the glory of the eternal 
Trinity in the confession of the true faith, 
and to adore the Unity in the power of 
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Thy Majesty; we beseech Thee, that by 
firmness in the same faith, we may be 
ever protected from all adversities. 
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, 
who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the 
unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world 
without end. Amen. 
From the Roman Missal. — Trinity Sunday. 



^LESSED art Thou, 0 Lord, who 
beholdest the depths, and sittest 
upon the Cherubim. 

Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firma- 
ment of heaven, and worthy of praise 
forever. 

Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our 
fathers, and worthy of praise forever. 



INVOCATIONS 

QMNIPOTENCE of the Father, help 
my weakness, and deliver me from 
the depth of misery. 

Wisdom of the Son, direct all my 
thoughts, words, and actions. 

_Love of the Holy Ghost, be Thou the 
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of my soul, whereby they may be always 

conformable to the divine will. 

Indulgence of 200 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, 
March 15, 1890. 

My God, grant that I may love Thee, 
and may it be the only reward of my love 
to love Thee always more and more. 

Indulgence of 100 days, once a day. — ^Leo XIII, 
March 15, 1890. 

EJACULATIONS 

/T\Y GOD, my only good. Thou art all 
■ ' mine; grant that I may be all Thine. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Leo XIII. 
March 13, 1902. 

My God, unite all minds in truth, and 

all hearts in charity. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius X, May 
30, 1908. 

My God and my all! 

Indulgence of 50 days, every time. — Leo XIII, May 
4, 1888. 

draper 

I ADORE Thee, O my God, one God in 
three persons; I annihilate myself 
before Thy majesty. Thou alone art 
being, life, truth, beauty, and goodness. 
I glorify Thee, I praise Thee, I thank 



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Thee, and I love Thee, all incapable and 
unworthy as I am, in union with Thy dear 
Son Jesus Christ, our Savior and our 
Father, in the mercifulness of His Heart 
and through His infinite merits. I wish 
to serve Thee, to please Thee, to obey 
Thee, and to love Thee always, in union 
with Mary Immaculate, Mother of God 
and our mother, loving also and serving 
my neighbor for Thy sake. Therefore 
give me Thy holy Spirit to enlighten, cor- 
rect and guide me in the way of Thy com- 
mandments and in all perfection, until we 
come to the happiness of heaven, where we 
shall glorify Thee forever. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius X, April 
18. 1906. 



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Devotions to tbe Ibols ©bost 

Jlpmn anb Sequence of tjie Jlolp (^fjosit 

HYMN 

/^OME, Holy Ghost, Creator, come, 

From Thy bright heavenly throne; 
Come, take possession of our souls. 
And make them all Thine own. 

Thou who art called the Paraclete, 
Best gift of God above; 
The living spring, the living fire. 
Sweet unction and true love. 

Thou, who art sevenfold in Thy grace, 
Finger of God's right hand. 
His promise, teaching little ones 
To speak and understand. 

O ! guide our minds with Thy blessed light, 
With love our hearts inflame 
And with Thy strength which ne'er decays, 
Confirm our mortal frame. 

Far from us drive our hellish foe. 
True peace unto us bring; 
And through all perils lead us safe 
Beneath Thy sacred wing. 



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Through Thee may we the Father know, 
Through Thee the eternal Son, 
And Thee, the Spirit of them both — 
Thrice blessed three in one. 

All glory to the Father be, 
And to His risen Son, 
The like to Thee, great Paraclete, 
While endless ages run. Amen. 

SEQUENCE 

OL Y Spirit ! Lord of light ! 

From Thy clear celestial height, 
Thy pure beaming radiance give : 

Come, Thou Father of the poor! 
Come, with treasures which endure! 
Come! Thou light of all that Uve! 

Thou of all consolers best, 
Visiting the troubled breast, 
Dost refreshing peace bestow: 

Thou in toil art comfort sweet; 
Pleasant coolness in the heat; 
Solace in the midst of woe. 

Light immortal ! Light divine ! 
V sit Thou these hearts of Thine, 
And our inmost being fill. 



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If Thou take Thy grace away, 
Nothing pure in man will stay; 
All his good is turned to ill. 

Heal our wounds — our strength renew; 
On our dryness pour Thy dew; 
Wash the stains of guilt away: 

Bend the stubborn heart and will; 
Melt the frozen, warm the chill; 
Guide the steps that go astray. 

Thou, on those who evermore 
Thee confess and Thee adore, 
In Thy sevenfold gifts descend: 

Give them comfort when they die; 

Give them life with Thee on high; 

Give them joys which never end. Amen. 

Indulgence of loo days, each time, for reciting either 
the hymn or the sequence.^ — Pius VI, May 26, 1796. 

^er^kle, i^esiponge, anb ^^raper to tfje J^oip ^f^ont 

V, jQEND forth Thy Spirit, and they 

^ shall be created. 
R, And Thou shalt renew the face of the 
earth. 



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Let us pray 

r\ GOD, who hast taught the hearts of 
^ the faithful by the Hght of the Holy 
Spirit, grant us by the same Spirit to relish 
what is right, and evermore to rejoice in 
His consolations. Through Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

^ct of Consecration to t!)e l^olp #!)ost 

HOLY Spirit, di\dne Spirit of light and 
love, I consecrate to Thee my under- 
standing, heart, and will, my whole being 
for time and eternity. May my under- 
standing be always submissive to Thy 
heavenly inspirations, and to the teaching 
of the CathoHc Church, of which Thou 
art the infallible guide; may my heart be 
ever inflamed with love of God and of my 
neighbor; may my will be ever conformed 
to the divine will, and may my whole life 
be a faithful imitation of the life and vir- 
tues of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 
to whom, with the Father and Thee, be 
honor and glory forever. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Pius X, 
June 5, 1908. 



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^i)anfessgitjmg» ConsiecratioH, anb ^vapu to the 
iiolp (^fjofiit 

OLY Spirit, divine Consoler, I adore 
Thee as my true God; I bless Thee 
by uniting myself to the praises Thou 
dost receive from angels and saints. I 
offer Thee my whole heart, and I render 
Thee heartfelt thanks for all the benefits 
Thou hast bestowed and dost unceasingly 
bestow upon the world. Thou, who art 
the author of all supernatural gifts, and 
who didst enrich with immense favors the 
soul of the blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother 
of God, I beseech Thee to visit me by Thy 
grace and Thy love, and to grant me Thy 
sevenfold gift, in order that I may with con- 
stant love and perseverance walk in the 
way of my eternal salvation. Amen. 

Conclubrng J^raper 

GOD, who dost infuse into the hearts 
of Thy faithful the gifts of charity 
by the grace of the Holy Spirit; grant to 
Thy servants, we beseech Thee, health of 
mind and body, that they may love Thee 
with all their strength, and with a perfect 
love do such things as are pleasing in Thy 
sight. 




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Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, 
that the splendor of Thy brightness may 
shine upon us, and that by the enlightening 
of Thy Holy Spirit Thou mayest confirm 
the hearts of those who are regenerated 
by Thy grace. 

O Jesus, my Lord and my God, grant 
me true humility, purity, and a true devo- 
tion to Thy blessed Sacrament, that I may 
be always worthy to receive the grace of 
the Holy Ghost and the fruits of Thy most 
holy Sacrament. Amen. 

Sntjocationsi 

rJOME, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of 
Thy faithful, and kindle in them the 
fire of Thy love. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius X, May 
8, 1907. 

Holy Spirit, Spirit of truth, come into 
our hearts; give to all people the bright- 
ness of Thy light, that they may be well 
pleasing to Thee in unity of faith. 

Indulgence of 100 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, 
July 31, 1897. 



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®ur Xor& 5esus Cbrtst 

'^ijsit to tfie PlesijJeb Sacrament 

DIVINE Redeemer of our souls, who 
of Thy great goodness hast been 
pleased to leave us Thy precious body 
and blood in the most holy Sacrament 
of the Altar, I adore Thee with the most 
profound reverence. I humbly thank 
Thee for all the favors Thou hast bestowed 
upon us, especially for the institution of 
this most holy Sacrament. And as Thou 
art the source of every blessing, I entreat 
Thee to pour down Thy benediction this 
day upon us, and upon all those for whom 
we offer up our prayers. And that noth- 
ing may interrupt the course of Thy 
blessing, I beseech Thee to banish from 
my heart all that displeases Thee. Par- 
don me my sins, O my God, since I sin- 
cerely detest them for love of Thee; 
purify my heart, sanctify my soul, bestow 
on me a blessing like that which Thou 
didst grant to Thy disciples at Thy ascen- 
sion into heaven. Grant me a blessing 
that may change, consecrate, and unite 
me perfectly to Thee, and may fill me with 
Thy spirit, and be to me in this life a 



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foretaste of those blessings which Thou 
reservest for Thy elect in heaven. All 
this I beg of Thee in the name of the 
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 

draper of ^t. ^Ipbongug Higuori 

Y Lord Jesus Christ, who for the love 
which Thou bearest to men dost re- 
main da}' and night in this Sacrament, full 
of mercy and of love, inviting, expecting, 
receiving all who come to visit Thee, 
I believe that Thou art present in the 
blessed Sacrament of the Altar. I adore 
Thee, confessing my own misery and 
nothingness, and I thank Thee for all the 
mercies which Thou hast bestowed upon 
me, especially for having given me Thy 
most holy Mother Mary for my advocate, 
and for having called me to \dsit Thee at 
this time. I salute Thy most lo\dng Heart, 
and I desire to do so for three ends: 

1, In thanksgi\4ng for this great gift; 

2, To atone for all the injuries Thou 
hast received from Thy enemies in this 
Sacrament; 3, To adore Thee in all places 
in which Thou art least honored and most 
neglected in the holy Sacrament. O my 
Jesus, I love Thee with all my heart; 



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I am sorry for having hitherto displeased 
Thy infinite goodness; I resolve, with the 
assistance of Thy grace, never more to 
offend Thee; and at this moment, miser- 
able as I am, I desire to consecrate my 
whole being to Thee. I give Thee my will, 
my affections, my desires, and all that I 
have. From this day forward do with me, 
and whatever belongs to me, what Thou 
pleasest; I ask and desire only Thy love, 
the gift of final perseverance, and the 
perfect accomplishment of Thy holy will. 
I recommend to Thee the souls in pur- 
gatory, particularly those who were most 
devout to the blessed Sacrament and to 
holy Mary; and I recommend to Thee all 
poor sinners. Finally, my dear Savior, 
I unite all my affections to Thy most 
loving Heart, and thus united, I offer 
them to Thy eternal Father, and I beseech 
Him in Thy name, and for Thy sake, to 
accept them. Amen. 

Spiritual Communion 

Y BELIEVE in Thee, O my Jesus, 
present in the most holy Sacrament 
of the Altar; I love Thee above all things, 
and I desire to receive Thee into my soul. 



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Since I cannot now receive Thee sacra- 
mentally, come at least spiritually into 
my heart. I embrace Thee, and I unite 
myself to Thee, as if Thou wert already 
there. Oh, permit me not ever to be 
separated from Thee! O Lord Jesus 
Christ, let the sweet and consuming force 
of Thy love absorb my whole soul, that I 
may die for love of Thee, who wast pleased 
to die for love of me. 

PRAYER 

VOUCHSAFE, 0 Lord Jesus Christ, 
with the Father and the Holy Ghost, 
to pour down upon me Thy most holy 
benediction, that I may be enabled always 
to love Thee, and seek to accomplish Thy 
divine will in all things. Grant, O Bread 
of angels, that I may deserve to receive 
Thee during life, to be comforted by Thee 
in death, and to enjoy Thee eternally in 
Thy heavenly kingdom. Amen. 

0 factum Conbtbtum 

SACRED banquet, wherein Christ is 
received; the memory of His passion 
is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, 
and the pledge of future glory is given 
unto us. 



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At tl|^ S^n^hirttnn of X\\t Mh^BBth Butmmmt 

Q SACRAMENT most holy, O Sacra- 
ment divine! 
All praise and all thanksgiving be every 
moment Thine ! 

Indulgence of loo days, once a day. — Pius VII, 
December 7, 1819. 

/IDs XorO anD /IDs ©o5! 

Indulgence of 7 years and 7 quarantines when said 
while lovingly looking upon the Sacred Host. — Piua X, 
May 18, 1907. 

^tt oi i^epatatton 

ESUS my God, my Savior, true God and 
true man, in that lowly reverence with 
which faith itself inspires me, I adore and 
love Thee with my whole heart in the most 
august Sacrament of the Altar, in repxara- 
tion for all the acts of irreverence, profana- 
tion, and sacrilege, which I myself may 
ever have been so unhappy as to have 
committed, as well as for all such like acts 
that ever have been done by others, or 
that may be done in ages yet to come. I 
adore Thee, my God, not indeed as Thou 
deservest, nor as much as I am bound to 



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adore, but as far as I am able; would that 
I could adore Thee with all the perfection 
of which a reasonable creature is capable. 
In the meantime I purpose now and ever 
to adore Thee, not only for those Catholics 
who adore and love Thee not, but also for 
the conversion of all bad Christians, and 
of all heretics, schismatics, Mohammedans, 
Jews, and idolaters. Jesus, my God, 
mayest Thou be known, adored, loved, 
and praised every moment, in the most 
holy and divine Sacrament. Amen. 

Holiest Jesus, loving Savior, I give Thee 
my heart. 

Indulgence of 200 days, every time. — Pius VII, 
January 21, 181 5. 

r\ JESUS, who art about to give Thy 
benediction to me and to all here 
present, I humbly beseech Thee that it 
impart to each and all of us the special 
graces we need. Yet more than this I 
ask. Let Thy blessing go forth far and 
wide. Let it be felt in the souls of the 
afflicted, who cannot come here to receive 
it at Thy feet. Let the weak and tempted 
feel its power, wherever they may be. Let 
poor sinners feel its influence, arousing 
them' to come to Thee. Grant to me, O 



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Lord, and to all here present, a strong per- 
sonal love of Thee, a lively horror of sin, 
a higher esteem of grace, great zeal for 
Thy honor and glory, for the interest of 
Thy sacred Heart, for our own sanctifica- 
tion, and for the salvation of souls. Amen. 

tfie Wtsi^im 

AY Thy blessing come down upon me, 
0 Lord! in the name of the Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 
Amen. 

My God and my all! 

Indulgence of 50 days, every time. — Leo XIII, 
May 4, 1888. 

^fter Penebiction 

AN ACT OF REPARATION FOR PROFANE LANGUAGE 

Blessed be God. 

Blessed be His Holy name. 

Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and 
tru€ man. 

Blessed be the name of Jesus. 

Blessed be His most Sacred Heart. 

Blessed be Jesus in the most holy Sacra- 
ment of the Altar. 

Blessed be the great Mother of God, 
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Blessed be her holy and immaculate 
conception. 

Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin 
and mother. 

Blessed be God in His angels and in 
His saints. 

Indulgence of 2 years for every public recital after 
Mass or benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. — ^Leo 
XIII, February 2, 1897. 



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H)e\)ottons to tbe Sacre& Ibeart 

^ct of Cons^ecration to ttje ^acreb 3^eart of 3t^\x^ 

OST sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the 
human race,* look down upon us^ 
humbly prostrate before Thy altar. We 
are Thine and Thine we wish to be;'*' 
but to be more surely united with Thee, 
behold each one of us freely consecrates 
herself to-day to Thy most Sacred Heart.* 
Many indeed have never known Thee;'*' 
many, too, despising Thy precepts have 
rejected Thee. Have mercy on them all, 
most merciful Jesus, and draw them to 
Thy Sacred Heart. Be Thou King, O 
Lord, not only of the faithful who have 
never forsaken Thee, * but also of the 
prodigal children who have abandoned 
Thee;* grant that thej^ may quickly 
return to their Father's house, lest they 
die of wretchedness and hunger. Be 
Thou King of those who are deceived by 
erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps 
aloof,* and call them back to the harbor 
of truth and unity of faith, so that soon 
there may be but one flock and one shep- 
herd. Be Thou King also of all those 




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who sit in the ancient superstition of the 
Gentiles,* and refuse not Thou to dehver 
them out of darkness into the hght and 
kingdom of God. Grant O Lord, to Thy 
Church assurance of freedom and immu- 
nity from harm; * give peace and order to 
all nations, and make the earth resound 
from pole to pole with one cry:* Praise 
to the divine Heart that wrought our 
salvation; to It be honor and glory for- 
ever. Amen. 

Offering to tje ^acreb J&eart of ^tma 

(J) Y LOVING Jesus! I give Thee my 
heart, and I consecrate myself 
wholly to Thee, out of the grateful love I 
bear Thee, and as a reparation for all my 
unfaithfulness to grace, and with Thy aid 
I purpose never to sin again. 

V, Heart of Jesus, burning with love of 
us, 

R. Inflame our hearts with love of Thee. 

Let us pray 

"T^.ORD, we beseech Thee, Let Thy 
Holy Spirit kindle in our hearts 
that fire of charity which our Lord Jesus 
Christ, Thy Son, sent forth from His 
inmost Heart upon this earth, and willed 



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that it should burn with vehemence. 
Who hveth and reigneth with Thee, in 
the unity of the same Holy Spirit, God^ 
forever and ever. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time, and plenary 
once a month on the usual conditions. — Pius VII, 
March 20, 1815. 

O sweetest Heart of Jesus, I implore, 
That I may ever love Thee more and 
more. 

Indulgence of 300 days, each time. — Pius IX, 
November 26, 1876. 

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee ! 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius X, 
November 6, 1906. 

^^raper for Cftosie in (Kjjeir ^gonp 

MOST merciful Jesus, lover of souls, 

I pray Thee by the agony of Thy most 

Sacred Heart and by the sorrows of Thy 

Immaculate Mother, wash in Thy blood 

the sinners of the whole world who are 

now in their agony, and who are to die 

this day. Amen, 

V. Heart of Jesus, once in agony, 

R. Have pity on the dying. 

Indulgence of 100 days, every time. — Pius IX, 
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V. Incline unto mine aid, O God! 
R, 0 Lord, make haste to help me! 

I 

ffiOST loving Jesus! my heart leaps for 
joy in thinking on Thy loving 
sacred Heart, all tenderness and sweetness 
for sinful man; and with trust unbounded 
it never doubts Thy ready welcome. Ah 
me, my sins! how many and how great! 
With Peter and Magdalen, in tears, I 
bewail and abhor them, because they are 
an offense to Thee, my sole and chief 
Good. Grant me, O grant me pardon for 
them all ! O may I die, I beseech Thee by 
Thy loving Heart, may I die rather than 
offend Thee, and may I live only to corre- 
spond to Thy love ! 

Our Father, once; Glory be to the 
Father, five times. 

O sweetest Heart of Jesus, I implore, 
That I may ever love Thee more and 
more. 

II 

rr\Y JESUS! I bless Thy most humble 
Heart; and I give thanks to Thee, 
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dost urge me, with much pressing, to 
imitate It, but, at the cost of so many 
humiHations, dost Thyself stoop to point 
me out the path and smooth for me the 
way to follow Thee. Mercy, my Jesus, 
mercy! Away, hateful pride and love of 
worldly honor! With lowly heart I wish 
to follow Thee, my Jesus, through humilia- 
tions and the cross, and thus to gain peace 
and salvation. Only be Thou at hand to 
strengthen me, and I will ever bless Thy 
sacred Heart. 

Our Father, once; Glory be to the 
Father, five times. 

O sweetest Heart, etc. 

Ill 

rr\Y JESUS! I marvel at Thy most 
patient Heart, and I thank Thee 
for all those wondrous examples of un- 
wearied patience, which Thou didst leave 
me to guard me on my way. It grieves 
me that I have still to reproach myself 
with my extravagant delicacy, shrinking 
from the slightest pain. O pour, then, 
into my heart, dear Jesus, eager and endur- 
ing love of suffering and of the cross, of 
mortification and of penance, that, follow- 



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ing Thee to Calvary, I may with Thee 
attain the joys of paradise. 

Our Father, once; Glory be to the 
Father, five times. 

0 sweetest Heart, etc. 

IV 

*T^EAR Jesus! at the sight of Thy most 
^^^^ gentle Heart, I shudder to see how 
unlike mine is to Thine, since at a shadow, 
at a look, at a word of opposition I fret 
and grieve. O, then, pardon my excesses, 
and give me grace that, in every contradic- 
tion, I may follow the example of Thy 
unchangeable meekness, and so enjoy an 
everlasting holy peace. 

Our Father, once; Glory be to the 
Father, five times. 

O sweetest Heart, etc. 

V 

C[ING praise to Jesus for His most 
generous Heart, the Conqueror of 
death and hell; yet never wilt Thou reach 
Its due with all thy praise. More than 
ever am I confounded, looking upon my 
coward heart, which, through human 
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Courage, my soul! it shall be so with thee 
no more. My Jesus, I pray Thee for such 
strength that, fighting and conquering 
on earth, I may one day rejoice tri- 
umphantly with Thee in heaven. 

Our Father, once; Glory be to the 
Father, five times. 

O sweetest Heart, etc. 

Let us turn to Mary, consecrating our- 
selves to her more and more, and, trusting 
in her maternal heart, let us say to her: 

By the precious gifts of thy sweetest 
heart, obtain for me, great Mother of my 
God, and my mother Mary, a true and 
lasting devotion to the sacred Heart of 
Jesus, thy well beloved Son, that, united 
in every thought and affection with that 
Heart, I may fulfil all the duties of my 
state of life with ready heart, serving my 
Jesus evermore, but especially on this day. 

V. Heart of Jesus, burning with love for 
us; 

R, Inflame our hearts with love of Thee. 

Let us pray 

JjORD, we beseech Thee, let Thy Holy 
Spirit kindle in our hearts that fire 
of charity which our Lord Jesus Christ, 



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Thy Son, sent forth from His inmost 
Heart upon this earth, and willed that it 
should burn with vehemence. Who liveth 
and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the 
same Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. 
Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius VII, 
March 20, 181 5. 

Sweet Heart of Jesus, be my love. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, 
May 21, 1892. 

May the sacred Heart of Jesus be every- 
where loved. 

Indulgence of 100 days, once a day. — Pius IX ^ 
September 23, i860. 



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XEbe Ibols Bame of Jesus 

'T'N THE name of Jesus let every knee 
^ bow of those that are in heaven, on 
earth, and under the earth; and let every 
tongue confess that the Lord Jesus Christ 
is in the glory of God, the Father. 

0 Lord, our Lord, how wonderful is 
Thy name in the whole earth ! 

V. Let all the earth adore Thee and sing 
to Thee, O God. 

R. Let it sing a psalm unto Thy name, 
O Lord Jesus. 

PRAYER 

r\ GOD, who hast appointed Thine only- 
begotten Son the Savior of man- 
kind, and hast commanded Him to be 
called Jesus; mercifully grant that we 
may enjoy His happy vision in heaven, 
whose holy name we venerate upon earth. 
Through the same Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 

From the Roman Missal. 

EJACULATIONS 

JESUS, Mary, Joseph! 

Indulgence of 7 years and 7 quarantines, each time. 
— Pius X, June 16, 1906. 



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Jesus, Mary! 

Indulgence of 300 days, each time. — Pius X, October 

10, 1904. 

Jesus ! 

Indulgence of 25 days, each time. — Clement XIII, 
September 5, 1759. 

My Jesus, mercy! 

Indulgence of 100 days each time. — Pius IX, Septem- 
ber 24, 1846. 

Jesus, my God, I love Thee above all 
things! 

Indulgence of 50 days, each time. — Pius IX, May 7, 
1854. 

Praised be Jesus Christ. Amen. Or, 

For evermore. 

Each 50 days indulgence, every time. — Clement 
XIII, September 5, 1759. 

My sweetest Jesus, be not my Judge, 
but my Savior! 

Indulgence of 50 days, each time. — Pius IX, August 

11, 1851. 

Pragrr to Hft Jfar^ of StauB 

I SALUTE, adore, and love Thee, 0 
Jesus my Savior, covered anew with 
outrages by blasphemers, and I offer 
Thee, through the heart of Thy blessed 



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Mother, the worship of all the angels and 
saints, as an incense and a perfume of 
sweet odor, most humbly beseeching Thee, 
by virtue of Thy sacred Face, to repair 
and renew in me and in all men Thy Image 
disfigured by sin. Amen. 

Y SALUTE, adore, and love Thee, 0 
" adorable Face of Jesus, my Beloved, 
noble seal of the Divinity; with all the 
powers of my soul I apply myself to Thee, 
and I pray Thee most humbly to imprint 
in us all the features of Thy divine likeness. 
Amen. 

Indulgence of loo days, every time. — Pius IX 
January 27, 1853. 

draper of ^t. Sgnatmsi to 0\xi Horb STesiug Cfjtis^t 

Q BELOVED Word of God, teach me to 
be generous, to serve Thee with that 
perfection which Thy Majesty claims; 
to give without calculation, to fight with- 
out heeding wounds, to labor without 
repose, to expend myself in Thy service 
without thought of other reward than that 
of knowing that I do Thy most holy will. 
Amen. 



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H)e\>otions to tbe passion anb Beatb 
of 3esus Cbnst 

^iousi Cxetctsie tn ^onot of tfje Jfibe ISotmbs; 

V/j I *HILST I lie prostrate before Thee, 
^■'^ Crucified, most loving Savior of 
my soul, my conscience tells me it was I 
that nailed Thee to the cross with these 
hands of mine, as often as I fell into mor- 
tal sin, wearying Thee with my monstrous 
ingratitude. My God, my chief and per- 
fect Good, worthy of all my love, because 
Thou hast ever loaded me with blessings; 
my wretched deeds I can not now undo, as 
fain I would: but I loathe and hate them, 
grieving from the bottom of my heart that 
I have offended Thee, goodness infinite. 
Now, kneeling at Thy feet, I try at least 
to compassionate Thee, to give Thee 
thanks, to ask Thee for pardon and for 
the grace of repentance: wherefore, with 
heart and lips, I say: 

TO THE WOUND IN THE LEFT FOOT 

*T<OLY wound in the left foot of my 
Jesus, I adore thee. I compassion- 
ate Thee, my Jesus, for the bitter pain that 
Thou didst suffer. I thank Thee for the 



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love with which Thou didst labor to over- 
take me on the way to ruin; for me Thou 
didst bleed, in seeking me amid the thorns 
and brambles of my sins. I offer to the 
eternal Father the pain and love of Thy 
most, holy humanity, in atonement for 
my sins, all of which, with deep and bitter 
sorrow, I detest. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to 
the Father. 

Holy mother, pierce me through, 
In my heart each wound renew 
Of my Savior crucified. 

TO THE WOUND IN THE RIGHT FOOT 

OLY wound in the right foot of my 
Jesus, I adore thee. My Jesus, I 
compassionate Thee for the bitter pain 
which Thou didst endure. I thank Thee 
for the love which pierced Thee with such 
cruel anguish, which made Thee shed Thy 
blood in punishment for my wanderings, 
and for the guilty pleasure I have granted 
to my unbridled passions. I offer to the 
eternal Father all the pain and love of Thy 
most holy humanity, and I pray Thee 
give me grace to weep over my wander- 
ings with hot tears, and to abide in the 




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good I have begun, never more swerving 
from my obedience to the divine com- 
mands. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the 
Father. 

Holy mother, etc. 

TO THE WOUND IN THE LEFT HAND 

OLY wound in the left hand of my 
Jesus, I adore thee. My Jesus, I 
compassionate Thee for the bitter pain 
Thou didst endure. I thank Thee for 
ha\dng spared me the uplifted rod and the 
eternal damnation which for my sins I 
merited. I offer to the eternal Father all 
the pain and love of Thy most holy human- 
ity, and I pray Thee, teach me to profit 
by my little span of life, and bring forth in 
it fruits of penance, and so disarm Thy 
divine and just anger. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the 
Father. 

Holy mother, etc. 

TO THE WOUND IN THE RIGHT HAND 

OLY wound in the right hand of my 
Jesus, I adore Thee. My Jesus, I 
compassionate Thee for the bitter pains 
Thou didst endure. I thank Thee for 





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Thy graces lavished on me with so much 
love, in spite of my wretched waywardness. 
I offer to the eternal Father all the pain 
and love of Thy most holy humanity, and 
I pray Thee, change my heart and its 
affections, and make me do all my works in 
accordance with Thy divine good pleasure. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the 
Father. 

Holy mother, etc. 

TO THE WOUND IN THE SACRED SIDE 

OLY wound in the side of my Jesus, 
I adore Thee. My Jesus, I com- 
passionate Thee in the cruel insults which 
Thou didst suffer. I thank Thee for the 
love whereby Thou didst let them cleave 
Thy breast and heart that so the last 
drops of blood and water might issue 
forth, and my redemption overflow. I 
offer to the eternal Father this outrage, 
and the love of Thy most holy humanity, 
that into that most loving Heart, eager 
and ready to receive the greatest sinners, 
my poor soul may enter once for all, and 
never more depart. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the 
Father. 

Holy mother, etc. 




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ZZTo tfje iHosft iiolp "Virgin, ifflotfjer of ^orrotos; 



tyr of love and sorrow, because of 
Jesus' pains and woes which thou didst 
witness: truly didst thou concur in the 
great work of our redemption, first by thy 
countless woes, and then by the offering 
thou didst make to the eternal Father of 
His and thy only begotten Son, for a 
holocaust and victim to appease His 
wrath for my great sins. I thank thee 
for that boundless love, impelled by which 
thou didst bereave thyself of the fruit of 
thy womb, very God and very man, to 
save me, a sinner. Let thy intercession, 
which is never in vain, be ever with the 
Father and the Son, that I may steadily 
amend my evil ways, and never, by fresh 
faults, crucify anew my loving Savior; 
but that, abiding in His grace till death, 
I may, through the merits of His sad pas- 
sion and cross, obtain eternal life. 
Hail Mary, three times. 



LORD Jesus Christ, who, at the sixth 
hour of the day, didst, for the 
redemption of the world, mount the gibbet 




Mother of God, mar- 



Let us pray 



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of the cross, and shed Thy precious blood 
for the remission of our sins; we humbly 
beseech Thee to grant us, that after our 
death, we may joyfully enter the gates of 
eternal bliss. 

Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus 
Christ, that now, and at the hour of our 
death, the blessed Virgin Mary, Thy 
Mother, may intercede with Thy mercy 
for us, through whose most holy soul the 
sword did pass in the hour of Thy passion. 
Through Thee, Jesus Christ, Savior of the 
world, who, with the Father and the Holy 
Ghost, livest and reignest, forever and 
ever. Amen. 

Indulgence of loo days, once a day. — Pius VII, 
September 29, 1807. 

^\ MY Lord Jesus Christ, who to redeem 
the world didst vouchsafe to be born 
amongst men, to be circumcised, to be 
rejected and persecuted by the Jews, to 
be betrayed by the traitor Judas with a 
kiss, and as a lamb, gentle and innocent, to 
be bound with cords, and dragged in scorn 
before the tribunals of Annas, Caiphas, 
Pilate, and Herod; who didst suffer Thy- 
self to be accused by false witnesses; to 



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be torn by scourges and overwhelmed with 
opprobriiim ; to be spit upon, to be crowned 
with thorns, buffeted, struck with a reed, 
bhndfolded, stripped of Thy garments; 
to be nailed to the cross and raised on it 
between two thieves; to be given gall and 
vinegar to drink, and to be pierced with a 
lance; do Thou, O Lord, by these Thy 
most sacred pains, which I, all unworthy, 
call to mind, and by Thy holy cross and 
death, save me from the pains of hell, 
and vouchsafe to bring me whither Thou 
didst bring the good thief who was crucified 
with Thee. Who, with the Father and 
the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest. God, 
forever and ever. Amen. 

draper of ^t. Sionabenture 

HOLY Lord, almighty Father, eternal 
God! through Thy liberality and that 
of Thy Son, who for me endured suffering 
and death, through the surpassing holiness 
of His Mother, and through the merits of 
blessed Francis and of all the saints, grant 
me, a sinner, undeserving of all benefits, 
that I may love Thee alone and always 
thirst for Thy love; that I may constantly 
feel in my heart the benefit of Thy passion; 



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that I may acknowledge my misery^ and 
desire to be trampled upon and despised 
by all men, that nothing but sin may 
sadden my heart. Amen. 

Indulgence of loo days, once a day. — Pius IX, April 
II, 1874. 

Salutation 

Tipt^ ADORE Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, 
here, and in all the churches of 
the whole world, and praise Thee, 

Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast 
redeemed the world. — St. Francis. 



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Zbc flDost precious BI00& 

AN OFFERING 




'TERNAL Father! we offer Thee the 
' most precious blood of Jesus, shed 



for us with such great love and bitter pain 
from the wound in His right hand; and, 
through its merits and its might, we en- 
treat Thy divine Majesty to grant us Thy 
holy benediction, that by its power, we 
may be defended against all our enemies 
and freed from every ill; whilst we say: 

May the blessing of almighty God, 
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, descend 
upon us, and remain with us forever. 
Amen. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the 
Father. 

Indulgence of loo days, every time. — Leo XII, 
October 25, 1823. 

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the precious 
blood of Jesus, in satisfaction for my sins, 
and for the wants of holy Church. 

Indulgence of 100 days, every time. — Pius VII, 
September 22, 181 7. 



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I 

CfTERNAL Father! I offer Thee the 
merits of the precious blood of Jesus, 
Thy well beloved Son, my Savior and my 
God, for my dear mother, the holy Church, 
that she may enlarge her borders and be 
magnified among all the nations of the 
earth; for the safety and well-being of her 
visible head, the sovereign Roman Pon- 
tiff; for the cardinals, bishops, and pastors 
of souls, and for all the ministers of Thy 
sanctuary. 

Glory be to the Father, etc. 

V. Blessing and thanksgiving be to 
Jesus, 

R. Who with His blood hath saved us. 
II 

QTERNAL Father! I offer Thee the 
merits of the precious blood of Jesus, 
Thy well beloved Son, my Savior and my 
God, for peace and union among all Cath- 
olic kings and princes, for the humiliation 
of the enemies of our holy faith, and for 
the welfare of all Christian people. 

Glory be to the Father, etc. 

V, Blessing and thanksgiving, etc. 



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III 




'TERNAL Father! I offer Thee the 
' merits of the precious blood of 



Jesus, Thy well beloved Son, my Savior 
and my God, for the repentance of unbe- 
lievers, for the uprooting of heresy, and 
for the conversion of sinners. 

Glory be to the Father, etc. 

V. Blessing and thanksgiving, etc. 

IV 

QTERNAL Father! I offer Thee the 
merits of the precious blood of Jesus, 
Thy well beloved Son, my Savior and mxy 
God, for all my kindred, friends, and 
enemies; for the poor, the sick, and 
wretched; and for all for whom Thou, my 
God, knowest that I ought to pray, or 
wouldst have me pray. 

Glory be to the Father, etc. 

V. Blessing and thanksgiving, etc. 

V 

QTERNAL Father! I offer Thee the 
merits of the precious blood of Jesus, 
Thy well beloved Son, my Savior and my 
God, for all who, this day, are passing to 
the other life; that Thou wouldst save 



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them from the pains of hell, and admit 
them quickly to the possession of Thy 
glory. 

Glory be to the Father, etc. 

F. Blessing and thanksgiving, etc. 

VI 

QTERNAL Father! I offer Thee the 
merits of the precious blood of Jesus, 
Thy well beloved Son, my Savior and my 
God, for all those who love this great 
treasure, for those who join with me in 
adoring and honoring it, and who strive 
to spread devotion to it. 

Glory be to the Father, etc. 

V. Blessing and thanksgiving, etc. 

VII 

gfTERNAL Father! I offer Thee the 
merits of the precious blood of Jesus, 
Thy well beloved Son, my Savior and my 
God, for all my wants, spiritual and tem- 
poral, in aid of the holy souls in purga- 
tory, and chiefly for those who most loved 
this precious blood, the price of our 
redemption, and who were most devout 
to the sorrows and pains of most holy 
Mary, our dear mother. 




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Glory be to the Father, etc. 
V, Blessing and thanksgiviag, etc. 
F. Glory be to the blood of Jesus, 
R, Now and forever, throughout all 
ages. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius VII, 
September 22, 181 7. 

EJACULATION IN REPARATION FOR BLASPHEMIES 

TERNAL Father, by the most pre- 
cious blood of Jesus Christ, glorify 
His most holy name, according to the 
intention and the desires of His adorable 
Heart. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius X, 
January 27, 1908, 




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Ube Iboli? Cross 

Ps. (1)AY God have mercy on us and 
bless us : may He cause the light 
of His countenance to shine upon us, and 
may He have mercy on us. 

Glory be to the Father, etc. 

Protect Thy 'people, O Lord, by the sign 
of the holy cross from the snares of all en- 
emies. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

SI}^ Mag af tifi? CflroaB 

PREPARATORY PRAYER 

Q JESUS, our adorable Savior, behold 
us prostrate at Thy feet, imploring 
Thy mercy for ourselves, and for the souls 
of the faithful departed. Vouchsafe to 
^pply to us the infinite merits of Thy 
passion, on which we are now about to 
meditate. Grant, that while we trace 
this path of sighs and tears, our hearts 
may be so touched with contrition and 
repentance, that we may be ready to 
embrace with joy all the crosses and 
sufferings and humiliations of this our life 
and pilgrimage. 



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W^t Jf irgt Station 

Represents Jesus Christ Condemned to Death 

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast 
redeemed the world. 

'T^EAVING the house of Caiphas, where 
He had been blasphemed, and the 
house of Herod, where He had been 
mocked, Jesus is dragged before Pilate, 
His back torn with scourges, His head 
crowned with thorns; and He, who on the 
last day will judge the living and the dead, 
is Himself condemned to a disgraceful 
death. 

PEAYER 

'T'T WAS for us that Thou didst suffer, 
O blessed Jesus, it was for our sins 
Thou wast condemned to die. Oh, grant 
that we may detest them from the bottom 
of our hearts, and by this repentance 
obtain Thy mercy and pardon. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 

V. Jesus Christ, crucified; 

R. Have mercy on us. 



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^jfje ^econb Station 

Represents Jesus Receiving the Cross 

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R, Because by Thy holy cross Thou 
hast redeemed the world. 

HEAVY cross is laid upon the 
^ bruised shoulders of Jesus. He 
receives it with meekness, nay, with a 
secret joy, for it is the instrument with 
which He is to redeem the world. 

PRAYER 

JESUS! grant us, by virtue of Thy 
cross, to embrace with meekness and 
cheerful submission the difhculties of our 
state, and to be ever ready to take up our 
cross and follow Thee. 
Our Father. Hail Mary. 
V. Jesus Christ, crucified; 
R. Have mercy on us. 

E()E t!D{)irb Station 

Represents Jesus Falling the First Time under the 
Weight of the Cross 

V, We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R, Because by Thy holy cross Thou 
hast redeemed the world. 



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*J>OWED down under the weight of the 
'■^^^ cross, Jesus slowly sets forth on 
the way to Calvary, amidst the mockeries 
and insults of the crowd. His agony in 
the garden has exhausted His body; He 
is sore with blows and wounds; His 
strength fails Him; He falls to the ground 
under the cross. 

PRAYER 

^) JESUS ! who for our sins didst bear the 
heavy burden of the cross, and fall 
under its weight, may the thought of Thy 
sufferings make us watchful over our- 
selves, and save us from any grievous fall 
into sin. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 

V. Jesus Christ, crucified ; 

R. Have mercy on us. 

Wi)t Jfourtf) Station 

Represents Jesus Met by His Blessed Mother 

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou 
hast redeemed the world. 

STILL burdened with His cross, and 
wounded yet more by His fall, Jesus 
proceeds on His way. He is met by His 



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Mother. What a meeting must that have 
been ! What a sword of anguish must have 
pierced that Mother's bosom! What 
must have been the compassion of that 
Son for His holy Mother! 

PRAYER 

JESUS! by the compassion which 
Thou didst feel for Thy Mother, have 
compassion on us, and give us a share in 
her intercession. 0 Mary, most aflElicted 
Mother! intercede for us, that, through the 
sufferings of Thy Son, we may be delivered 
from the wrath to come. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 

V, Jesus Christ, crucified; 

R. Have mercy on us. 

^fje Jf iftt) Station 

Represents the Cross Laid upon Simon of Cyrene 

V, We adore Thee, 0 Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R, Because by Thy holy cross Thou 
has redeemed the world. 

S THE strength of Jesus fails, and 
He is unable to proceed, the 
executioners seize and compel Simon of 
Cyrene to carry His cross. The virtue 




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of that cross changed his heart, and from 
a compulsory task it became a privilege 
and a joy. 

PRAYER 

LORD Jesus! may it be our privilege 
also to bear Thy cross; may we glory 
in nothing else; by it may the world be 
crucified unto us, and we unto the world; 
may we never shrink from sufferings, but 
rather rejoice if we may be counted 
worthy to suffer for Thy name's sake. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 

V, Jesus Christ, crucified; 

i?. Have mercy on us. 

tS^i)t ^ixtl) Station 

Represents the Face of Jesus Wiped by Veronica 

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee ; 

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast 
redeemed the world. 

S JESUS proceeds on His way, 
covered with the sweat of death, 
a woman, moved with compassion, makes 
her way through the crowd, and wipes 
His face with a handkerchief. As a re- 
ward of her piety, the impression of His 




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sacred countenance is miraculously im- 
printed upon the handkerchief. 

PRAYER 

JESUS ! may the contemplation of Thy 
sufferings move us with the deepest 
compassion, make us to hate our sins, and 
kindle in our hearts more fervent love of 
Thee. May Thy image be graven on our 
minds, until we are transformed into Thy 
likeness. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 

F. Jesus Christ, crucified; 

i?. Have mercy on us. 

^fje ^ebentf) Station 

Represents Jesus Falling a Second Time 

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou 
hast redeemed the world. 

HE pain of His wounds, and the loss 
of blood increasing at every step 
of His way, again His strength fails Him, 
and Jesus falls to the ground a second time. 

PRAYER 

JESUS ! falling again under the burden 
of our sins, and of Thy sufferings for 
our sins, how often have we grieved Thee 




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by our repeated falls into sin! Oh, may 
we rather die than ever offend Thee again. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 

V. Jesus Christ, crucified; 

R. Have mercy on us. 

W^t Cigfjtf) Station 

Represents the Women of Jerusalem Mourning for 
Our Lord 

V, We adore Thee, 0 Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou 
hast redeemed the world. 

"g[T THE sight of the suffering of 
Jesus, some holy women in the 
crowd were so touched with sympathy, 
that they openly bewailed and lamented 
Him. Jesus, knowing the things that were 
to pass upon Jerusalem because of its 
rejection of Him, turned to them and said : 
"Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for 
Me, but weep for yourselves and for your 
children." 

PRAYER 

LORD Jesus! we mourn, and will 
mourn, both for Thee and for our- 
selves; for Thy sufferings, and for our 
sins which caused them. Oh, teach us so 



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to mourn, that we may be comforted, 
and escape those dreadful judgments pre- 
pared for all who reject or neglect Thee in 
this life. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 

V. Jesus Christ, crucified; 

R. Have mercy on us. 

tirJje i^intf) Station 

Represents Jesus Falling the Third Time under the Cross 

F. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou 
hast redeemed the world. 

ESUS has now arrived almost at the 
summit of Calvary; but before he 
reaches the spot where He is to be cruci- 
fied. His strength again fails Him, and He 
Jails the third time, to be dragged up and 
goaded onward by the brutal soldiery. 

PRAYER 

t\ LORD Jesus! we entreat Thee, by the 
merits of this third most painful 
fall, to pardon our frequent relapses and 
our long continuance in sin, and may 
the thought of these Thy sufferings make 
us hate our sins more and more. 



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Our Father. Hail Mary. 
F. Jesus Christ, crucified; 
R. Have mercy on us. 

^fte ^enft Station 

Represents Jesus Stripped of His Garments 

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R. BecausebyThy holy cross Thou hast 
redeemed the world. 

RRIVED at last at the place of 
sacrifice, they prepare to crucify 
Him. His garments are torn from his 
bleeding body, and He, the holy of holies, 
stands exposed to the vulgar gaze of the 
rude and scoffing multitude. 

PRAYER 

LORD Jesus! Thou didst endure this 
shame for our most shameful deeds. 
Strip us, we beseech Thee, of all false 
shame, conceit, and pride, and make us so 
to humble ourselves voluntarily in this 
life, that we may escape everlasting 
ignominy in the world to come. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 

V. Jesus Christ, crucified; 

R, Have mercy on us. 




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^fje €Iebent() Station 

Represents Jesus Nailed to the Cross 

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast 
redeemed the world. 

HE cross is laid upon the ground, and 
Jesus is stretched upon His bed of 
death. He offers His bruised limbs to 
His heavenly Father in behalf of sinful 
men, and to His fierce executioners, to 
be nailed by them to the disgraceful wood. 
The blows are struck! The blood gushes 
forth! 

PRAYER 

r\ JESUS! nailed to the cross, fasten our 
hearts there also, that they may be 
united to Thee, until death shall strike 
us with its fatal blow, and with our last 
breath we shall have yielded our souls to 
Thee. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 
V. Jesus Christ, crucified; 
R. Have mercy on us. 




122 



General Devotions 



tKfje ^toelftj) Station 

Represents Jesus Dying upon the Cross 

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou 
hast redeemed the world. 

*TpjOR three hours has Jesus hung upon 
His transfixed hands; His blood 
has run in streams down His body and 
bedewed the ground; and, in the midst 
of excruciating sufferings, he has pardoned 
His murderers, promised the bliss of para- 
dise to the good thief, and committed His 
blessed Mother and beloved disciple to 
each other's care. All is now consum- 
mated; and meekly bowing down His 
Head, He gives up the ghost. 

PEAYER 

^\ JESUS! we devoutly embrace that 
honored cross where Thou didst love 
us even unto death. In that death we 
place all our confidence. Henceforth let 
us live only for Thee; and in dying for 
Thee, let us die loving Thee, and in Thy 
sacred arms. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 

V. Jesus Christ, crucified; 

R, Have mercy on us. 



General Devotions 123 



W^t ^fjirteentf) Station 

Represents Jesus Laid in the Arms of His Sacred Mother 

V. We adore Thee, 0 Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast 
redeemed the world. 

TTTHE multitude has left the heights of 
Calvary, and none remain save the 
beloved disciple and the holy women, who, 
at the foot of the cross, are striving to 
stem the grief of Christ^s inconsolable 
Mother. Joseph of Arimathea and Nico- 
demus take down the body of her divine 
Son from the cross, and deposit It in her 
arms. 

PRAYER 

f \ THOU, whose grief was boundless as 
an ocean that hath no limits, Mary, 
Mother of God, give us a share in thy most 
holy sorrow and in the sufferings of thy 
Son, and have compassion on our infirmi- 
ties. Show thyself a Mother unto us; 
and may He, through thee, receive our 
prayer who for us vouchsafed to be thy 
Son. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 
F. Jesus Christ, crucified; 
R, Have mercy on us. 



I 

124 General Devotions 



^E^fje Jfourteent!) Station 

Represents Jesus Laid in the Sepulchre 

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we 
bless Thee; 

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast 
redeemed the world. 

TTTHE body of her dearly beloved 
Son is taken from His Mother, and 
laid by the disciples in the tomb. The 
tomb is closed, and there the lifeless body 
remains until the hour of Its glorious 
resurrection. 

PRAYER 

Tfft^ TOO, O God, will descend into the 
grave whenever it shall please 
Thee, as it shall please Thee, and whereso- 
ever it shall please Thee. Let Thy just 
decrees be fulfilled; let our bodies return 
to their parent dust, but do Thou, in Thy 
great mercy, receive our immortal souls; 
and when our bodies have arisen again, 
place them likewise in Thy kingdom, that 
we may love and bless Thee forever. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. 

V, Jesus Christ, crucified; 
Have mercy on us. 



General DetoHons 



125 



Ant, Christ was made for us obedient 
unto death: 

Even to the death of the cross. 

Let us pray 

'T^OOK down, O Lord, we beseech Thee, 
upon this Thy family, for which 
our Lord Jesus Christ did not refuse to be 
dehvered into the hands of wicked men, 
and to endure the torments of the cross. 
Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the 
unity of the Holy Ghost, God forever and 
ever. 
R, Amen. 



Devotion0 

to tbe 

flDost Blesse& IDirgin 
Xitan? of tbe BlesseD Dtrgin /iDari? 

^JU^E fly to thy patronage, 0 holy 
Mother of God, despise not our 
petitions in our necessities, but dehver us 
from all dangers, O glorious and blessed 
Virgin. 



^^""^ Christy have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, hear us. 
Christy graciously hear us, 
God the Father of heaven, have mercy 
on us. 

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, 
have mercy on us. 

God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on 
us. 

Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy 
on us. 




ORD, have mercy on us. 



126 



Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 



Holy Mary, 
Holy Mother of God, 
Holy Virgin of virgins, 
Mother of Christ, 
Mother of divine grace, 
Mother most pure, 
Mother most chaste, 
Mother inviolate, 
Mother undefiled. 
Mother most amiable, 
Mother most admirable, 
Mother of good counsel. 
Mother of our Creator, 
Mother of our Savior, 
Virgin most prudent. 
Virgin most venerable. 
Virgin most renowned, 
Virgin most powerful, 
Virgin most merciful. 
Virgin most faithful. 
Mirror of justice. 
Seat of wisdom. 
Cause of our joy, 
Spiritual vessel. 
Vessel of honor. 
Singular vessel of devotion, 
Mystical rose. 
Tower of David, 



128 Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 



Tower of ivory, 
House of gold, 
Ark of the covenant. 
Gate of heaven, 
Morning star, 
Health of the sick, 
Refuge of sinners. 
Comforter of the afflicted, 
Help of Christians, 
Queen of angels, 
Queen of patriarchs, 
Queen of prophets. 
Queen of apostles. 
Queen of martyrs. 
Queen of confessors, 
Queen of virgins. 
Queen of all saints, 
Queen conceived without original 
sin. 

Queen of the most holy Rosary, 
Lamb of God, who takes t away the 

sins of the world, spare us, 0 Lord. 

Lamb of God, who takes t away the 

sins of the world, graciously hear us, O 

Lord. 

Lamb of God, who takest away the 
sins of the world, have mercy on us. 
V. Pray for us, holy mother of God. 



Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 129 

R. That we may be made worthy of the 
promises of Christ. 

Let us pray 

OUR forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, 
Thy grace into our hearts; that we, 
to whom the incarnation of Christ Thy 
Son was made known by the message of 
an angel, may by His passion and cross, be 
brought to the glory of His resurrection; 
through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pope Pius VII, 
September 30, 181 7. 

^^raper of ^t. ^Ipfjon^ug Higuori 

OST holy and immaculate Virgin! 
0 my Mother! thou who art the 
Mother of my Lord, the Queen of the world, 
the advocate, hope, and refuge of sinners! 
I, the most wretched among them, nov/ 
come to thee. I worship thee, great Queen, 
and give thee thanks for the many favors 
thou hast bestowed on me in the past; 
most of all do I thank thee for having saved 
me from hell, which I had so often deserved. 
I love thee. Lady most worthy of all love, 
and by the love which I bear thee, I promise 
ever in the future to serve thee, and to do 
what in me lies to win others to thy love. 





130 Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 

In thee I put all my trust, all my hope of 
salvation. Receive me as thy servant, 
and cover me with the mantle of thy pro- 
tection, thou who art the Mother of mercy! 
And since thou hast so much power with 
God, deliver me from all temptations, or 
at least obtain for me the grace to over- 
come them. From thee I ask a true love 
of Jesus Christ and the grace of a happy 
death. O my Mother! by thy love for 
God I beseech thee to be at all times my 
helper, but above all at the last moment 
of my life. Leave me not until thou seest 
me safe in heaven, there for endless ages 
to bless thee and to sing thy praises. 
Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius IX, 
September 7, 1854. 

tE^fje iHemarare 
EMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin 
Mary! that never was it known that 
any one who fled to thy protection, 
implored thy help, and sought thy inter- 
cession, was left unaided. Inspired with 
this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of 
virgins, my Mother! To thee I come, 
before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. 
O Mother of the Word Incarnate! despise 




Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 131 



not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and 
answer me. Amen, 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius IX, 
December 11, 1846. 

W^xtt (2^ffermgs! in J&onor of tjje Jiles^tfeb 
Virgin iilarp 

I. JKOLIEST Virgin, with all my 

heart I worship thee above all 
the angels and saints in paradise as the 
daughter of the eternal Father, and to 
thee I consecrate my soul and all its 
powers. Hail Mary, etc. 

II. Holiest Virgin, with all my heart 
I worship thee above all the angels and 
saints in paradise as the Mother of the 
only begotten Son, and to thee I conse- 
crate my body with all its senses. Hail 
Mary, etc. 

III. Holiest Virgin, with all my heart 

I worship thee above all the angels and 

saints in paradise as the spouse of the 

Holy Ghost, and to thee I consecrate my 

heart and all its affections, praying thee 

to obtain for me from the ever blessed 

Trinity all the graces which I need for 

my salvation. Hail Mary, etc. 

Indulgence of 300 days, each time. — Leo XII, 
October 20, 1823. 



132 Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 



j^raper to iWarp, i^efuge of ^mneriS, to 0ht^in a 
#ooli Beati) 

MARY, conceived without sin, pray 
for us who have recourse to thee. 
Refuge of sinners, Mother of those who 
are in their agony, abandon us not in the 
hour of our death, but obtain for us per- 
fect sorrow, sincere contrition, remission 
of our sins, a worthy reception of the 
most holy viaticum, the strengthening of 
the sacrament of Extreme Unction, so 
that we may stand with security before 
the throne of the just but merciful Judge, 
our God and our Redeemer. Amen. 

Indulgence of loo days, once a day. — Pius IX, March 
Ti, 1856. 

EJACULATIONS 

*TJ>LESSED be the holy and Immaculate 
Conception of the blessed Virgin 
Mary, Mother of God. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Leo XIII, 
September 10, 1878. 

Sweet heart of Mary, be my salvation! 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius IX, 
September 30, 1852. 

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, pray for 
us! 

Indulgence of 100 days, every time. — Pius X, 
July 9, 1904. 



Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 13S 



0 Mary, conceived without sin, pray 
for us who have recourse to thee ! 

Indulgence of loo days, once a day. — Leo XIII, 
March 15, 1884. 

Mary! 

Indulgence of 25 days, every time. — Clement XIII, 
September 5, 1759. 

Sllfi? S^mntxBmn Qlromn 

Is a rosary of seven decades in honor of the seven 
principal joys of our Immaculate Mother. This 
rosary was introduced into the Franciscan Order in 
1422 by a novice, who had been accustomed to crown 
a statue of Our Lady with roses before he entered the 
Order. Finding that he could not continue this devout 
practice in the Order, he was about to leave, when our 
blessed Mother appeared to him and told him not to 
leave the Order, since by reciting a rosary of the seven 
joys every day, he could offer her a more pleasing crown. 

Every time a religious of the Franciscan Order recites 
the Crown, she gains a plenary indulgence. 

The seven joyful mysteries are as follows: 
First — The Annunciation. 
Second — The Visitation. 
Third— The Nativity. 
Fourth — The Adoration of the Magi. 
Fifth — The Finding of Jesus in the 
Temple. 

Sixth — Our Lord's Apparition to His 
blessed Mother after His Resurrection. 



134 Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 



Seventh — The Assumption and Corona- 
tion of our Blessed Mother. 

Two Aves are then said to make seventy-two. 
A Pater and an Ave are said at the end for the 
Sovereign Pontiff. 

GRADUAL 

jgORROWFUL and sad art thou, O 
^^■^ Virgin Mary, standing by the cross 
of the Lord Jesus, thy Son, our Redeemer. 

SEQUENCE 




T THE cross her station keeping, 
• Stood the mournful mother weep- 



ing, 

Close to Jesus to the last: 
Through her heart. His sorrow sharing, 
All His bitter anguish bearing. 
Now at length the sword had passed. 

Oh, how sad and sore distressed 
Was that Mother highly blessed 
Of the sole-begotten On 3 ! 

Is there one who would not weep, 
Whelmed in miseries so deep, 
Christ's dear Mother to behold? 



Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 

Can the human heart refrain 
From partaking in her pain, 
In that Mother's pain untold? 

Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled, 
She beheld her tender Child, 

All with bloody scourges rent: 
For the sins of His own nation 
Saw Him hang in desolation. 

Till His spirit forth He sent. 

O thou Mother! fount of love. 
Touch my spirit from above. 

Make my heart with thine accord: 
Make me feel as thou hast felt: 
Make my soul to glow and melt 

With the love of Christ, my Lord. 

Holy Mother! pierce me through. 
In my heart each wound renew 

Of my Savior crucified: 
Let me share with thee His pain, 
Who for all my sins was slain, 

Who for me in torments died. 

Let me mingle tears with thee, 
Mourning Him who mourned for me, 
All the days that I may live. 



136 Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 

By the cross with thee to stay, 
There with thee to weep and pray, 
Is all I ask of thee to give. 

Virgin of all virgins blest! 
Listen to my fond request: 

Let me share thy grief divine; 
Let me, to my latest breath, * 
In my body bear the death 

Of that dying Son of thine. 

Wounded with His every wound, 
Steep my soul till it hath swooned 

In His very blood away; 
Be to me, O Virgin, nigh. 
Lest in flames I burn and die, 

In His awful judgment day. 

Christ, when Thou wilt call me hence, 
Be Thy Mother my defense. 

Be Thy cross my victory; 
While my body here decays. 
May my soul Thy goodness praise, 

Safe in paradise with Thee. Amen. 

PRAYER 

r\ GOD, in whose passion, according to 
the prophecy of Simeon, a sword of 
sorrow pierced the most sweet soul of the 



Devotions to the Most Blessed Virgin 137 

glorious Mary, Mother and Virgin; grant 
in Thy mercy, that we who call to mind 
with veneration her transfixion and suffer- 
ing, by the glorious merits and prayers 
of all the saints faithfully standing by the 
cross interceding for us, may obtain the 
happy effect of Thy passion. Who lives t 
and reignest world without end. Amen. 



Devotions to St* 3o0epb 



XUan^ of St* 5osepb 

*Tr^ORD, have mercy on us. 
'"^"^ Christ, have mercy on us. 

Lord, have mercy on us. 

Christ, hear us. 

Christ, graciously hear us. 

God, the Father of heaven, have mercy 
on us. 

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, 
have mercy on us. 

God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us. 

Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on 
us. 

Holy Mary, 
St. Joseph, 

Illustrious scion of David, 
Light of patriarchs, I? 
Spouse of the Mother of God, 1 
Chaste guardian of the Virgin, ^ 
Foster-father of the Son of God, P 
Diligent protector of Christ, 
Head of the Holy Family, 
Joseph most just, 
138 




St. Joseph, the Foster-father of Jesus 



Devotions to St. Joseph 139 



Joseph most chaste, 

Joseph most prudent, 

Joseph most valiant, 

Jjoseph most obedient, 

Joseph most faithful, 

Mirror of patience. 

Lover of poverty, 

Model of workmen, 

Ornament of domestic life, 

Guardian of virgins. 

Pillar of families, 

Solace of the wretched, 

Hope of the sick. 

Patron of the dying. 

Terror of demons, 

Protector of Holy Church, 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, spare us, O Lord 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, have mercy on us. 

V. He made him Lord of His house- 
hold: 

R. And prince of all His possessions. 

Let us pray 

r\ GOD, who in Thine ineffable Provi- 
dence wast pleased to choose blessed 



140 Devotions to St. Joseph 



Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most holy 
Mother: grant, we beseech Thee, that as 
we venerate him as protector on earth, 
we may deserve to have him as advocate 
in heaven : who Hvest and reignest, world 
without end. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Pius X, March 
18, 1909. 

Help us, Joseph, in our earthly strife. 
E'er to lead a pure and blameless life. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, 
March 18, 1882. 

^UARDIAN of virgins and father, 
holy Joseph, to whose faithful care 
Christ Jesus, Innocence itself, and Mary, 
Virgin of virgins, were committed: I 
pray and beg of thee, by these dear pledges, 
Jesus and Mary, free me from all unclean- 
ness, and make me with spotless mind, 
pure heart and chaste body, ever most 
chastely to serve Jesus and Mary all the 
days of my life. Amen. 

Indulgence of 100 days, once a day. — Pius IX, 
February 4, 1877. 



Devotions to St. Joseph 141 



draper to ITogepf) hp l^opt Heo 

rrrO thee, O blessed Joseph, we have 
recourse in our affliction, and, hav- 
ing implored the help of thy thrice holy 
Spouse, we confidently invoke thy patron- 
age also. By that charity which united 
thee with the Immaculate Virgin, Mother 
of God, and by the paternal love with 
which thou didst embrace the child Jesus, 
look down, we beseech thee, with gracious 
eyes on the precious inheritance which 
Jesus Christ purchased by His blood, and 
help us in our necessities by thy power and 
aid. 

Defend, O most watchful guardian of the 
Holy Family, the chosen offspring of 
Jesus Christ; ward off from us, O most 
loving father, all contagion of error and 
corruption; aid us from on high, most 
valiant defender, in this conflict with 
the powers of darkness. And as once 
thou didst rescue the child Jesus from the 
peril of His life, so now defend God's 
Holy Church from the snares of the enemy 
and from all adversity. Finally shield 
every one of us with thy patronage, that, 
imitating thy example and strengthened 
by thy help, we may live a holy life, die 



142 Devotions to St, Joseph 



a happy death, and attain to everlasting 
bliss in heaven. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Leo XIII. 
September 21, T889. 

olrtttmm in ^^^mx nf &t SnH^pty 
I 

OST glorious St. Joseph, by the high 
honor which thou hadst to be the 
spouse of the great Mother of God, and to 
have over her Son, our Savior, the au- 
thority, honor, and providence of a father, 
obtain for us, we beseech thee, to prize 
nothing in this world but the grace of Jesus 
and the protection of Mary so as to become 
worthy of their company and of thine in 
heaven. Glory be to the Father, etc. 

II 

t\ MOST loving patriarch, by the exalted 
character which the divine Oracle 
ascribes to thee by the name Just Man/' 
obtain for us also to live just with God, 
seeking only His glory, just with our neigh- 
bor, loving all as brothers, and just with 
ourselves, having ever in view our own 
sanctification. Glory be to the Father, etc. 




Devotions to St. Joseph 



143 



III 

MOST happ3^ patriarch, by the un- 
speakable joy which thou didst ex- 
perience, when at the close of thy life 
thou didst breathe forth thy soul in the 
chaste embrace of Jesus and Mary, obtain 
a like grace for us that comforted in death 
by the reception of the blessed Sacrament, 
our last words may be: Jesus, Mary, 
Joseph, I commend my soul to you. 
Glory be to the Father, etc. 

V. Pray for us, St. Joseph, 

R. That we may be made worthy of the 
promises of Christ. 

PRAYER 

EMEMBER, O most pure spouse of 
the blessed Virgin Mary, my sweet 
protector St. Joseph! that no one ever had 
recourse to thy protection or implored thy 
aid without obtaining relief. Confiding 
therefore in thy goodness, I come before 
thee, and humbly supplicate thee. Oh, 
despise not my petitions, foster-father of 
the Redeemer, but graciously receive 
them. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Pius IX, June 
26, 1863. 




OD hath given His angels charge of 
thee, that they keep thee in all thy 
ways. Amen. 

A7it. O holy angels, our guardians, 
defend us in the combat, that we perish 
not in the dreadful judgment. 

V. In the sight of Thy angels I will sing 
to Thee, my God. 

R. I will adore at Thy holy temple, and 
confess to Thy Name. 

draper 

GOD, who in Thine ineffable provi- 
dence hast deigned to send Thy 
holy angels to watch over us: vouchsafe 
to Thy suppliants in all our days to find 
safety in their protection, and in eternity 
to share their happiness; through Jesus 
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth 
and reigneth with Thee in unity of the 
Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. 
144 



The Holy Angels 145 



J^raper to tfje #uarliian ^ttgel 

^\ MOST faithful companion, appointed 
by God to be my guardian, my 
protector, and defender, who never leavest 
my side, how can I thank thee for thy 
faithful love, and for the benefits which 
thou hast conferred upon me? Thou 
watchest over me while I sleep ; thou com- 
fortest me when I am sad; thou liftest 
me up when I have fallen; thoa avertest 
the dangers that threaten me; thou 
warnest me of those that are to come; 
thou withdrawest me from sin, and recon- 
cilest me to God when I have fallen. Long 
ago should I have been thrust down into 
hell, had not thy intercession turned 
away from me the anger of God. Leave 
me not, nor forsake me ever, I beseech 
Thee; but comfort me still in my adver- 
sity, restrain me in prosperity, assist me 
in temptations, lest at any time I fall 
beneath them. Offer up my prayers and 
works of piety to the divine Majesty, and 
help me to persevere in grace until I come 
to everlasting Hfe. Amen. 



146 The Holy Angels 



St^ /IDicbael, Hrcbangel 

Hymn 

NGEL of peace! come, Michael, to 
our aid; 

Thou who didst once chase discord from 
the sky; 

Come, calm those boisterous passions that 
have made 
Such havoc here, as they have made on 

Drive strife and rancor to their kindred 
gloom 

To hell, their fitting, their eternal tomb. 

ANTHEM 

^T. MICHAEL, glorious prince, chief 
and champion of the heavenly host, 
guardian of the souls of men, conqueror 
of the rebel angels, steward of the palace 
of God under Jesus Christ, our worthy 
leader, endowed with superhuman excel- 
lence and virtue: vouchsafe to free us 
from every ill, who with full confidence 
have recourse to thee, and by thy incom- 
parable protection enable us to make 
progress every day in the faithful service 
of our God. 




The Holy Angels 147 



V. Pray for us, blessed Michael, prince 
of the Church of Jesus Christ. 

R. That we may be made worthy of His 
promises. 

PRAYER 

LMIGHTY and eternal God, who 
in Thine own marvelous goodness 
and pity didst for the common salvation 
of man, choose the glorious archangel 
Michael to be the prince of Thy Church: 
make us worthy, we pray Thee, to be 
delivered by his beneficent protection from 
all our enemies, that at the hour of our 
death, none of them may approach to 
harm us; rather do Thou vouchsafe unto 
us that, by the same archangel Michael, 
we may be introduced into the presence 
of the most high and divine Majesty; 
through the merits of the same Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen, 




St Gabrielt Hrcbangel 

Hymn 

SPIRIT of might! O Gabriel, display 
Thy matchless power against our 
ancient foes; 



148 The Holy Angels 



Visit those sacred temples where we pray — 
'Twas at thy potent word those temples 
rose; 

Whose worship raised these shrines 

throughout the earth; 
Thou wast the herald of His future birth. 

ASPIRATION 

*TJ>LESS the Lord, all ye His angels, 
^^"^ you that are mighty in strength, 
and fulfil His commandments, hearkening 
to the voice of His word. 

Ps. I02. Bless the Lord, O my soul; 
and let all that is within me bless His 
holy name. Glory be to the Father, etc. 

PRAYER 

GOD, who in preference to any other 
of thine angels, didst choose the 
archangel Gabriel to announce the mystery 
of Thine Incarnation, mercifully grant, 
that we who celebrate his festival on earth, 
may experience his patronage in heaven; 
who livest and reignest world without 
end. Amen. 



The Holy Angels 149 



St IRapbael, Htcbangel 

Hymn 

ND Raphael! of the glorious seven 
who stand 
Before the throne of Him who lives and 
reigns; 

Angel of health! the Lord hath filled thy 
hand 

With balm from heaven, to soothe or 

cure our pains, 
Heal or console the victim of disease, 
And guide our steps when doubtful of our 

ways. 

PRAYER 

/^LORIOUS archangel, St. Raphael, 
great prince of the heavenly court, 
illustrious by thy gifts of wisdom and 
grace, guide of travelers by land and sea, 
consoler of the unfortunate, and refuge 
of sinners, I entreat Thee to help me in 
all my needs and in all the trials of this 
life, as thou didst once assist the young 
Tobias in his journeying. And since 
thou art the ^'Physician of God,'' I humbly 
pray thee to heal my soul of its many 




150 The Holy Angels 



infirmities and my body of the ills that 
afilict it, if this favor is for my greater 
good. I ask especially for angelic purity, 
that I may be made fit to be the living 
temple of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 

Indulgence of loo days — Leo XIII, June 21, 1890. 



2)evotion0 to ®ur Iboli? jfatber 
St. jfrancis 

PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS ON ENTERING A CHURCH 

][^E ADORE Thee, 0 most holy Lord 
Jesus Christ! here and in all Thy 
churches which are on earth, and we bless 
Thee for having redeemed the world by 
Thy holy cross. 

XUans of ©ur Ibolp 3f atber St* JFrancis 

For private use. 

*T^ORD, have mercy on us. 
Christ, have mercy on us. 

Lord, have mercy on us. 

Christ, hear us. 

Christ, graciously hear us. 

God, the Father of heaven, have mercy 
on us. 

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, 
have mercy on us. 

God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us. 

Holy Trinity one God, have mercy on 
us. 



151 



152 Devotions to Our Holy Father St. Francis 



Holy Mary, Immaculate Virgin, 
Holy Mary, patroness of the Fran- 
ciscan Order, 

St. Francis, Seraphic, 
St. Francis, founder of the Francis- 
can Orders, 

St. Francis, most prudent father, 
St. Francis, patriarch of the poor, 
St. Francis, despising the world, 
St. Francis, mirror of penance, 
St. Francis, conqueror of vice, 
St. Francis, ardent follower of Christ, 
St. Francis, bearing the wounds of 
Christ, 

St. Francis, lover of holy poverty, 
St. Francis, master of obedience, 
St. Francis, pure mirror of chastity, 
St. Francis, model of humility, 
St. Francis, abounding in grace, 
St. Francis, path of the erring, 
St. Francis, comfort of the sick, 
St. Francis, pillar of the Church, 
St. Francis, defender of the Faith, 
St. Francis, champion of Christ, 
St. Francis, bulwark of the mihtant, 
St. Francis, invincible shield, 
St. Francis, smiting heretics, 
St. Francis, converter of infidels, 



Devotions to Our Holy Father St, Francis 153 



St. Francis, support of the weak, 
St. Francis, raising the dead, 
St. Francis, heahng the lepers, 
St. Francis, inflamed with seraphic 

love, 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world; spare us, O Lord. 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world; graciously hear us, O Lord. 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world; have mercy on us. 

V. Pray for us, holy Father Francis, 

R. That we may be made worthy of the 
promises of Christ. 

Let us pray 

*jg*LMIGHTY God, under whose divine 
providence our life is swiftly pass- 
ing, hear the prayers of Thy servants, and 
vouchsafe that we, who devoutly com- 
memorate Thy confessor, our holy Father 
Francis, may by his merits be made 
worthy to behold the glory of Thy only 
begotten Son, who with Thee liveth and 
reigneth forever. Amen. 

S^leggmg of fte ^erapfju Jfatljer ^t. Jfrancisf 

/T\AY the Lord keep thee and bless thee; 
and may He let the light of His 



154 Devotions to Our Holy Father St. Francis 

countenance shine upon thee. May the 

Lord have mercy upon thee and give thee 

His peace. May the Lord give thee His 

holy benediction. Amen. 

This blessing was given by St. Francis, on a piece 
of paper, to brother Leo. As soon as the brother took 
it in his hand, he was relieved from a violent temptation 
which had severely troubled him for some time. 
St. Bonaventure speaks of this blessing as being the 
source of many graces. It is advisable for the faithful 
to implore through it, the intercession of the great 
St. Francis. 

(From the Manual of St. Anthony.) 
(Ejaculation of ^t. Jfranci^s 
(jy V GOD and my all! 

Indulgence of 50 days, every tim.e. — Leo XIII, 
May 4, 1888. 

5Il|r %mn 0f l^mxBt of ^t. JffraturtH 

V. *T^OLY, holy, holy, omnipotent 
Lord God, who is, and was, 
and is to come. 

R. Let us praise and glorify Him forever. 

V. Thou art worthy, 0 Lord our God, 
to receive praise, glory, honor, and bene- 
diction. 

R. Let us praise and glorify Him for- 
ever. 



Devotions to Our Holy Father St, Francis 155 



V. Blessed be the Father, the Son, and 
the Holy Ghost. 

R, Let us praise and glorify Him forever. 

V. Praise God, all ye His servants, and 
ye that fear Him, both great and small. 

R. Let us praise and glorify Him forever. 

F. Praise Him in heaven and on the 
earth, and in all that is therein. 

R. Let us praise and glorify Him forever. 

F. Glory be to the Father, and to the 
Son, and to the Holy Ghost. 

R. Let us praise and glorify Him forever. 

F. As it was in the beginning, is now, 
and ever shall be, world without end. 
I Amen. 

R. Let us praise and glorify Him forever. 

Let us pray 

QMNIPOTENT, holy, high, and mighty 
God, fountain of all goodness, and 
who alone art perfect; to Thee we render 
all praise, glory, honor, and benediction, 
and to Thee we refer all goodness, now and 
forever. Amen. 

draper iHritten bp ^t. Sxmtx^ ^im^tXi 

MY God and my all, I beseech Thee 
to let the most sweet and ardent 
force of Thy love absorb my soul from 



156 Devotions to Our Holy Father St. Francis 

every thing beneath the heavens; that I 
may die to the world for love of Thy love, 
who for love of my love didst vouchsafe 
to die on the wood of the cross, O my God 
and my all. 

Scraper of tjje CJjurcf) 
LORD Jesus Christ, who hast im- 
printed on the body of St. Francis 
the holy stigmata of Thy passion to 
inflame our hearts in the midst of the 
indifference of the world, grant that by 
his merits and intercession we may accept 
crosses with courage, and obtain worthy 
fruits of penance. Who livest and reignest 
forever and ever. Amen. 

draper in J^onor of tfje ^acreb Stigmata 

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the 
Father, etc. {Five times.) 

V. Thou hast signed, O Lord, Thy ser- 
vant Francis. 

R. With the sign of our Redemption. 

Let us pray 

Q LORD Jesus Christ, who, when the 
world was growing cold, didst renew 
the sacred marks of Thy Passion in the 
flesh of the most blessed Francis, in order 



St. Francis of Assisi 



Devotions to Our Holy Father St. Francis 157 



to inflame our hearts with the fire of Thy 
love; mercifully grant, that, by his merits 
and prayers, we may always carry the 
cross and bring forth worthy fruits of 
penance. Who livest and reignest, world 
without end. Amen. 

draper to 0nt l^olp ifatfter jftancii 

*Tp^OLY Father! amiable and most be- 
loved St. Francis, I beseech thee 
by the holy wounds of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, which were imprinted on thy holy 
body, assist me to govern the five senses 
of my body according to the will and pleas- 
ure of Almighty God. Obtain for me 
contrition and devotion, faith, hope, char- 
ity, patience, chastity of mind and body, 
and the exact observance of thy holy rule 
in word and deed, together with persever- 
ance in all these things; that, after having 
finished the course of my life I may enjoy 
with thee the everlasting bliss of heaven. 
Amen. 



158 Devotions to Our Holy Father St. Francis 

SItttb fflrnmn in ^m^^x of ®ur ^rrapljtr 
Jfatlf^r Jffraurta 

I 

AIL, Seraphic Father St. Francis, 
living image of Jesus Christ, chosen 
by God to be the aid of His Church on 
earth. 

Holy Father St. Francis, pray for us, 
your children, now, and at the hour of our 
death. Amen. Glory be to the Father, 
etc. 

n 

Hail, Seraphic Father St. Francis, living 
image of Jesus crucified, and the delight 
of His Sacred Heart by your perfect spirit 
of poverty and humility. 

Holy Father St. Francis, pray for us 
your children, now, and at the hour of our 
death. Amen. Glory be to the Father, 
etc. 

in 

Hail, Seraphic Father St. Francis, living 
image of Jesus crucified, who contributed 
so greatly to the glory of God by the insti- 
tution of your three Orders. 




Devotions to Our Holy Father St. Francis 159 

Holy Father St. Francis, pray for us, 
your children, now, and at the hour of our 
death. Amen. Glory be to the Father, 
etc. 

IV 

Hail, Seraphic Father St. Francis, living 
image of Jesus crucified, who merited to 
bear in your body the sacred Imprint of 
His most glorious wounds. 

Holy Father St. Francis, pray for us, 
your children, now, and at the hour of our 
death. Amen. Glory be to the Father, 
etc. 

^ V 

Hail, Seraphic Father St. Fr^ancis, living 
image of Jesus crucified, whose death was 
caused by the sweet consuming fire of 
divine Love. 

Holy Father St. Francis, pray for us, 
your children, now, and at the hour of 
our death. Amen. Glory be to the 
Father, etc. 

Let us pray 

Q SERAPHIC Father St. Francis, by the 
' grace which Jesus Christ our Lord 
Himself granted you, to hear favorably 



160 Devotions to Our Holy Father St. Francis 

all requests made in honor of your sacred 
stigmata, obtain for me, I beseech you, a 
holy life and a happy death, with the 
special favor — (here mention your request) 
which I now implore, through the infinite 
mercy of the same Lord Jesus Christ, 
and the intercession of His immaculate 
Mother Mary. Amen. 



Devotions to IDadous Saints 



St^ Clare 

Ps, rQY HEART hath uttered a good 
word: I say, my works to the 
King. Glory be to the Father, etc. 

draper 

/^RACIOUSLY hear us, O God our 
Savior, that as we rejoice in the 
festival of Thy holy virgin, Clare, we may 
be instructed in the affection of pious 
devotion. Through Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. (From the Roman Missal.) 

St* Hntbons ot pa&ua 

Q GLORIOUS St. Anthony, I choose 
thee this day and all the days of my 
life for my special patron; deign to place me 
among thy chosen servants. As the elder 
and well beloved son of the Seraphic 
Father, St. Francis, obtain for me the 
grace to be likewise his true and faithful 
child. During thy whole life thou wert 
161 



162 Devotions to Various Saints 

distinguished for thy singular love for 
Mary and thy ardent zeal for her great 
prerogatives. Pray for me, that I too, 
may be animated with a genuine love and 
devotion to our Immaculate Mother. And 
do thou, whose intimate love for Jesus 
merited for thee the privilege of beholding 
and caressing Him in His tender Infant 
form, plead with Him, that I may be truly 
one with Jesus in time and in eternity. 
Amen. 

^spirationis to ^t. 3nt!)(mp 

T. ANTHONY, we beseech thee, ob- 
tain for us the grace that we desire. 
St. Anthony, great wonder-worker, in- 
tercede for us that God may grant us our 
request, if it be for the good of our soul. 

St. Anthony, be our patron, our pro- 
tector, and our advocate in life and death. 

St. Anthony, attentive to those who 
invoke thee, grant us the aid of thy power- 
ful intercession for the grace of holy purity, 
of meekness, humility, obedience, the spirit 
of poverty, and perfect abandonment to the 
will of God. 

St. Anthony, glory of the Church and 
hammer of heretics, pray for our Holy 




Devotions to Various Saints 163 



Father, our bishops, our priests, our 
rehgious Orders, that, through their pious 
zeal and apostolic labors, infidels, heretics, 
and all those outside the true Church may 
be converted and united in faith, and give 
greater glory to God. 

St. Anthony, servant of Mary, obtain 
for us greater devotion to the blessed 
Mother of God. 

St. Anthony, obtain for us the grace of 
perseverance, the grace of a happy death. 

St* IRocb 

Ps. IS good to give praise to the 

Lord; and to sing to Thy name, 
0 Most High. Glory be to the Father, etc. 

Let us pray 

UARD us, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord, 
with continuous affection, and by the 
suffrage of blessed Roch, preserve us from 
every contagion of soul and body. 
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, 
who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the 
unity of the Holy Ghost, world without 
end. Amen. 

F. Pray for us, St. Roch, 
R. That we may be made worthy of the 
promises of Christ. 



164 Devotions to Various Saints 

Prag^r In S>t Sarbara, Hirgin, Jar a If appg 
l^attf 

GOD, who didst choose St. Barbara to 
bring consolation to the living and the 
dying; grant that through her inter- 
cession we may live always in Thy divine 
love, and place all our hopes in the merits 
of the sorrowful passion of Thy Son, so 
that a sinner's death may never overtake 
us, but that, armed with the sacraments 
of Penance, the Holy Eucharist, and Ex- 
treme Unction, we may be able to pass 
without fear to everlasting glory. We 
implore this of Thee through the same 
Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. 



^^UR Father, who art in heaven; hal- 
lowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom 
come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in 
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; 
and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive 
those who trespass against us. And lead 
us not into temptation, but deliver us from 
evil. Amen. 

AIL, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is 
with thee; blessed art thou among 
women, and blessed is the fruit of thy 
womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of 
God, pray for us sinners, now and at the 
hour of our death. Amen. 

V, rrjHE Angel of the Lord declared 

unto Mary, 
R. And she conceived of the Holy Ghost. 
Hail Mary, etc. 

165 




166 Various Prayers 



V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. 
R. Be it done unto me according to thy 
word. 

Hail Mary, etc. 

V. And the Word was made flesh, 
R. And dwelt among us. 
Hail Mary, etc. 

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, 
R. That we may be made worthy of the 
promises of Christ. 

Let us pray 

^|i>OUR forth, we beseech Thee, 0 
'"^ Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, 
that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ 
Thy Son was made known by th mes- 
sage of an angel, may, by His passion and 
cross, be brought to the glory of His 
resurrection; through the same Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 

tEi)t iRegma Coeli 

V. TR>EJOICE, O Queen of heaven! 
Alleluia. 

R. For He whom thou didst deserve to 
bear, Alleluia. 

V. Is risen as He said, Alleluia. 
R, Pray for us to God, Alleluia. 



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167 



V. Rejoice and be glad, 0 Virgin Mary! 
Alleluia. 

R. Because the Lord is truly risen, 
Alleluia. 

Let us pray 

GOD, who by the resurrection of Thy 
Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, didst 
vouchsafe to gladden the world, grant that 
by the intercession of His Virgin Mother 
we may receive the joys of eternal life; 
through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Wbt Crebo 

I BELIEVE in God, the Father al- 
mighty. Creator of heaven and earth. 
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our 
Lord; who was conceived by the Holy 
Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered 
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, 
and was buried. He descended into hell; 
the third day He rose again from the dead; 
He ascended into heaven, sitteth at the 
right hand of God, the Father almighty; 
from thence He shall come to judge the 
living and the dead. I beUeve in the Holy 
Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the 
communion of saints, the forgiveness of 



168 Various Prayers 



sins, the resurrection of the body, and life 
ever! as ting . Amen . 

tBf)t Confiteor 

Y CONFESS to Ahnighty God, to blessed 
^ Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael 
the archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, 
to the holy apostles Peter and Paul, to 
all the saints, and to you. Father, that I 
have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, 
and deed, through my fault, through my 
fault, through my most grievous fault. 
Therefore I beseech the blessed Mary ever 
Virgin, blessed Michael the archangel, 
blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles 
Peter and Paul, all the saints, and you, 
Father, to pray to the Lord our God for me. 

3Be ^rofunbisi— <^ut of tfje 25eptf)i 

^^UT of the depths I have cried to Thee, 
O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. 
. Let Thy ears be attentive to the voice 
of my supplication. 

If Thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities; - 
Lord, who shall stand it? 

For with Thee there is merciful forgive- 
ness: and by reason of Thy law I have 
waited for Thee, O Lord. 



Various Prayers 169 



My soul hath reHed on His word: my 
soul hath hoped in the Lord. 

From the morning watch even until 
night, let Israel hope in the Lord. 

Because with the Lord there is mercy; 
and with Him plenteous redemption. 

And He shall redeem Israel from all his 
iniquities. 

V. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord; 
R, And let perpetual light shine upon 
them. 

V. May they rest in peace. 
R. Amen. 

J^raper before Jleetmgji 

'JpROMPT, we beseech Thee, O Lord, 
our actions by Thy holy inspira- 
tions and further them with Thy continual 
help, that every prayer and work of ours 
may always begin from Thee, and through 
Thee be happily ended. Through Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 

draper before 3^ecreation 

^^/^LORD! set a watch before my mouth, 
and a door round about my lips,'' 
so that I may be prudent and charitable 
in conversation, and edifying in my de- 



170 



Various Prayers 



meaner. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

Consfetration of ^tubiesf to tl^e immaculate 
Jllarp 

Y\EAREST Mother, invoking the mys- 
^^^^ tery of thy Immaculate Concep- 
tion, I desire to place under thy patron- 
age my studies and all my literary labors. 
I declare that I undertake them solely 
that I may the better promote thy honor 
and devotion to thee. Therefore/ most 
loving Mother, seat of wisdom, look 
favorably, I beseech thee, upon my works; 
and, as it is but just, I promise willingly 
and dutifully to refer to thy intercession 
with God, whatever good I may derive 
therefrom. Amen. 

draper of ^t. ^!)omas{ Aquinas; before ^tubp, bjjjkjj 
J^t S^ttitth Bailp before tlje image of Ttm^i 
Crucifieb 

RANT me grace, 0 merciful God, 
to desire ardently all that is pleas- 
ing to Thee, to examine it prudently, to 
acknowledge it truthfully, and to accom- 
plish it perfectly, for the praise and glory 
of Thy name. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, when recited before study 
or reading. — Leo XIII, June 21, 1879. 



Various Prayers 



171 



JPraper of Wtad)tx& 

rrjHOU, O Lord, art my strength and 
my patience, my light and my coun- 
sel; Thou confidest to me the children 
whom I am appointed to instruct. O 
leave me not to myself, but give me for 
their guidance and my own sanctification, 
the spirit of wisdom and of understanding, 
of counsel and of fortitude, of knowledge 
and of piety, and above all the spirit 
of Thy holy fear, and an ardent zeal for 
Thy greater glory. I unite my labors to 
those of my Redeemer, and I beseech the 
Immaculate Heart of Mary the refuge of 
sinners, and all the holy angels and saints 
to assist me this day in the performance 
of all my duties. Amen. 

draper to ^t. Jogepfj for t!rf)os;e Bcboteb to ILahox 

Q GLORIOUS St. Joseph, model of 
those devoted to labor, obtain for 
me the grace to work in a spirit of penance 
for the expiation of my many sins; to 
work conscientiously, putting the call of 
duty above my inclinations; to work with 
gratitude and joy, considering it an honor 
to employ and develop by means of labor 
the gifts received from God; to work with 



172 



Various Prayers 



order, peace, moderation, and patience, 
never shrinking from weariness and trials; 
to work above all, with purity of intention, 
and with detachment from self, keeping 
unceasingly before my eyes death and the 
account I must give of time lost, talents 
unused, good omitted, and vain compla- 
cency in success, so fatal to the work of 
God. All for Jesus, all through Mary, 
all after thy example, 0 patriarch Joseph; 
such shall be my watchword in Hfe and in 
death. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Pius X, 
November 25, 1906. 

Xitan^ of tbe Saints 

EMEMBER not, O Lord, our offenses, 
nor those of our fathers; neither 
take Thou vengeance of our sins. 
Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, hear us. 
Christ graciously hear us. 
God the Father of heaven, have mercy 
on us. 

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, 
have mercy on us. 




Various Prayers 



173 



God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us. 
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on 
us. 

Holy Mary, 

Holy Mother of God, 

Holy Virgin of virgins, 

St. Michael, 

St. Gabriel, 

St. Raphael, 

All ye holy angels and archangels. 
All ye holy orders of blessed spirits, 
St. John Baptist, 
St. Joseph, 

All ye holy patriarchs and prophets, ' ^ 

St. Peter, > 2 

St. Paul, j.'^ 

St. Andrew, s 

St. James, 

St. John, 

St. Thomas, 

St. James, 

St. Philip, 

St. Bartholomew, 

St. Matthew, 

St. Simon, 

St. Thaddeus, 

St. Matthias, 

St. Barnabas, 



174 



Various Prayers 



St. Luke, 
St. Mark, 

All ye holy apostles and evangelists, 
All ye holy disciples of our Lord, 
All ye holy Innocents, 
St. Stephen, 
St. Lawrence, 
St. Vincent, 

SS. Fabian and Sebastian, 

SS. John and Paul, 

SS. Cosmas and Damian, 

SS. Gervase and Protase, 

All ye holy martyrs, 

St. Sylvester, 

St. Gregory, 

St. Ambrose, 

St. Augustine, 

St. Jerome, 

St. Martin, 

St. Nicholas, 

All ye holy bishops and confessors. 

All ye holy doctors, 

St. Anthony, 

St. Benedict, 

St. Bernard, 

St. Dominic, 

St. Francis, 

All ye holy priests and levites, 



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175 



All ye holy monks and hermits, 
St. Mary Magdalen, 
St. Agatha, 
St. Lucy, 
St. Agnes, 
St. Cecelia, 
St. Catharine, 
St. Anastasia, 

All ye holy virgins and widows, 
All ye holy men and women, saints of 
God, make intercession for us. 
Be merciful, spare us, O Lord. 
Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord, 
From all evil. 
From all sin. 
From Thy wrath. 

From sudden and unprovided death, 
From the snares of the devil, 
From anger, and hatred, and all ill 
will, 

From the spirit of fornication, 
From lightning and tempest, 
From the scourge of earthquakes, 
From plague, famine, and w^ar. 
From everlasting death. 
Through the mystery of Thy holy 
Incarnation, 

Through Thy coming. 



176 Various Prayers 



Through Thy nativity, 
Through Thy baptism and holy 
fasting, 

Through Thy cross and passion, 
Through Thy death and burial, } 
Through Thy holy resurrection. 
Through Thine admirable ascension, 
Through the coming of the Holy 

Ghost the Paraclete, ; 
In the day of judgment. 
We sinners, beseech Thee, hear us. 
That Thou wouldst spare us. 
That Thou wouldst pardon us. 
That Thou wouldst bring us to true 

penance. 

That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to 
govern and preserve Thy holy Church, 

That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to 
preserve our apostolic prelate, and all 
Orders of the Church in holy religion, ^ 

That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to 
humble the enemies of holy Church, 

That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to give 
peace and true concord to Christian 
kings and princes, 

That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to 
grant peace and unity to all Christian 
people. 



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177 



That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to 
confirm and preserve us in Thy holy 
service, 

That Thou wouldst Uf t up our minds 
to heavenly desires, 

That Thou wouldst render eternal 
blessings to all our benefactors, 

That Thou wouldst deliver our souls, 
and the souls of our brethren, relations, 
and benefactors from eternal damna- 
tion, 

That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to 
give and preserve the fruits of the 
earth. 

That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to 
grant eternal rest to all the faithful 
departed, 

That Thou wouldst vouchsafe gra- 
ciously to hear us, | 

Son of God, J 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, spare us, O Lord. 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. 

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins 
of the world, have mercy on us. 

Christ, hear us. 

Christ, graciously hear us. 



178 



Various Prayers 



Lord, have mercy. 

Christ, have mercy. 

Lord, have mercy. 

Our Father {silently). 

V. And lead us not into temptation. 

R. But deliver us from evil. 

GOD, come to my assistance: O Lord, 
make haste to help me. 

Let them be confounded and ashamed: 
that seek my soul. 

Let them be turned backward, and blush 
for shame, that desire evils unto me. 

Let them be presently turned away 
blushing for shame, that say unto me; 
'Tis well, 'tis well. 

Let all that seek Thee rejoice and be glad 
in Thee; and let such as love Thy salva- 
tion say always. The Lord be magnified. 

But I am needy and poor: O God, help 
Thou me. 

Thou art my helper and my deliverer: 
O Lord, make no long delay. 

Glory be, etc. 

V. Save Thy servants. 

R. Who hope in Thee, O my God. 

V. Be unto us, O Lord, a tower of 
strength. 



Various Prayers 



179 



R. From the face of the enemy. 

V. Let not the enemy prevail against us. 

R. Nor the son of iniquity have any 
power to hurt us. 

V. 0 Lord, deal not with us according 
to our sins. 

R. Neither requife us according to our 
iniquities. 

V. Let us pray for our Sovereign Pontiff, 

N. 

R. The Lord preserve him and give 
him life, and make him blessed upon the 
earth; and deliver him not up to the will 
of his enemies. 

F. Let us pray for our benefactors. 

R. Vouchsafe, O Lord, for Thy name^s 
sake, to reward with eternal life all those 
who do us good. Amen. 

V. Let us pray for the faithful departed. 

R. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord: 
and let perpetual light shine upon them. 

V. May they rest in peace. 

R. Amen. 

V. For our absent brethren. 

R. Save Thy servants, who hope in 
Thee, O my God. 

V. Send them help, O Lord, from the 
sanctuary. 



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R. And defend them out of Sion. 

V. O Lord, hear my prayer. 

R. And let my cry come unto Thee. 

Let us pray 

O GOD, whose property is always to 
have mercy and to spare, receive our 
humble petition; that we, and all Thy serv- 
ants who are bound by the chains of sin, 
may by the compassion of Thy goodness, 
mercifully be absolved. 

Graciously hear, we beseech Thee, O 
Lord, the prayers of Thy suppliants, and 
forgive the sins of them that confess to 
Thee; that, in Thy bounty, Thou mayest 
grant us both pardon and peace. 

Show forth upon us, O Lord, in Thy^ 
mercy, Thy unspeakable loving-kindness 
that Thou mayest both loose us from 
all our sins, and deliver us from the pun- 
ishments which we deserve for them. 

O God, who by sin art offended, and by 
penance pacified, mercifully regard the 
prayers of Thy people making supplication 
to Thee, and turn away the scourges of 
Thine anger, which we deserve for our sins. 

Almighty, everlasting God, have mercy 
upon Thy servant, N., our Sovereign 



Various Prayers 181 



Pontiff, and direct him, according to Thy 
clemency, into the way of everlasting 
salvation; that by Thy grace he may both 
desire those things that are pleasing to 
Thee, and perform them with all his 
strength. 

O God, from whom all holy desires, all 
right counsels, and all just works do 
come, give unto Thy servants that peace 
which the world cannot give; that both 
our hearts being devoted to the keeping of 
Thy commandments and the fear of en- 
emies being taken away, the times may, 
by Thy protection, be peaceful. 

Inflame, O Lord, our. reins and heart 
with the fire of the Holy Ghost; that we 
may serve Thee with a chaste body, and 
please Thee with a clean heart. 

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of 
all the faithful, give to the souls of Thy 
servants departed the remission of all their 
sins; that through pious supplications they 
may obtain the pardon which they have 
always desired. 

Anticipate, we beseech Thee, O Lord, 
our actions by Thy inspirations, and 
further them with Thy continual help; 
that every prayer and work of ours may 



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always begin from Thee, and through 
Thee be Hkewise ended. 

Ahnighty, everlasting God, who hast 
dominion over the living and the dead, 
and art merciful to all whom Thou fore- 
knowest will be Thine by faith and works : 
we humbly beseech Thee that they for 
whom we intend to pour forth our prayers, 
w^hether this present world still detain 
them in the flesh, or the world to come 
hath already received them stripped of 
their mortal bodies, may, by the grace of 
Thy loving-kindness, and by the inter- 
cession of all the saints, obtain the remis- 
sion of ail their sins. Through Thy Son, 
Jesus Christ our Lord, who Hveth and 
reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the 
Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. 

R. Amen. 

V. O Lord, hear my prayer. 
R. And let my cry come unto Thee. 
V, May the almighty and merciful 
Lord graciously hear us. 
R, Amen. 

V. And may the souls of the faithful 
departed, through the mercy of God, rest 
in peace. 

R. Amen. 



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183 



OLY GOD, we praise Thy name! 
Lord of all, we bow before Thee ; 
All on earth Thy scepter claim, 

All in heav'n above adore Thee! 
Infinite Thy vast domain, 
Everlasting is Thy reign. 

Hark ! the loud celestial hymn 
Angel choirs above are raising. 

Cherubim and Seraphim 

In unceasing chorus praising, 

Fill the heavens with sweet accord: 

Holy, holy, holy. Lord! 

Lo! the apostolic train 

Join Thy sacred name to hallow. 
Prophets swell the loud refrain, 

And the white-robed martyrs follow : 
And from morn till set of sun. 
Through the church the song goes on. 

Holy Father, holy Son, 

Holy Spirit, three we name Thee 
While in essence only One, 

Undivided God, we claim Thee; 
And adoring bend the knee, 
While we own the mystery. 




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Thou art King of glory, Christ! 

Son of God, yet born of Mary. 
For us sinners sacrificed. 

And to death a tributary; 
First to break the bars of death, 
Thou hast opened heaven to Faith. 

From Thy high celestial home. 
Judge of all, again returning. 

We believe that Thou shalt come. 
On the dreadful doomsday morning; 

When Thy voice shall shake the earth, 

And the startled dead come forth. 

Spare Thy people. Lord, we pray. 
By a thousand snares surrounded; 

Keep us without sin to-day, 
Never let us be confounded; 

Lo I I put my trust in Thee, 

Never, Lord, abandon me. 



IRovenas 



IFeast of tbe Ifmrnaculate Conception 

Novena, November 29. — Feast, December 8. 

QOME, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of 
Thy faithful, and kindle in them the 
fire of Thy love. 

V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall 
be created; 

R. And Thou shalt renew the face of 
the earth. 

Let us pray 

GOD, who hast taught the hearts 
^ of Thy faithful by the light of the 
Holy Spirit, grant us, in the same spirit, 
to relish what is right, and evermore to 
rejoice in His consolations; through 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

PREPARATORY PRAYER 

%/'IRGIN most pure, conceived without 
^ sin, from the first moment of thy 
conception fair and stainless; glorious 
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Mary, full of grace; Mother of my God! 
Queen of angels and of men! I humbly 
venerate Thee as the Mother of my Savior, 
who, though He was God, taught me by 
His own veneration, reverence, and obedi- 
ence to thee, the honor and homage that 
I owe thee. Vouchsafe, I pray, thee to 
accept the novena which I dedicate to 
thee. Thou art the safe refuge of the 
penitent sinner: fit, then, it is that I should 
have recourse to thee. Thou art the 
Mother of mercy: will not then my miser- 
ies, so manifold, move thee to compassion? 
Mary, my sole hope after Jesus, thou 
canst not but accept the loving trust 
which I have in thee: make me worthy 
to be called thy son, that with confid- 
ence I may cry to thee: Show Thyself a 
Mother. 

PRAYER FOR THE FIRST DAY — NOVEMBER 29 

*T^0, AT thy sacred feet I bow, Virgin 
Immaculate, the while my heart 
overflows with joy in union with thine 
own, because from eternity thou wast the 
Mother elect of the eternal Word, and wast 
preserved stainless from the taint of 
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blessed be the most Holy Trinity, who 
in thy conception poured out upon thy 
soul the riches of that matchless privi- 
lege. I humbly pray thee, gracious 
Mother, obtain for me the grace to 
be triumphant over my birth-sin's bitter 
fruits. Ah yes! make me victorious 
over them, that I may never cease to love 
my God. 

V. All fair art thou, O Mary! 

R, All fair art thou, O Mary! 

V, The original stain is not in thee. 

R. The original stain is not in thee. 

V. Thou art the glory of Jerusalem. 

R. Thou art the joy of Israel. 

V. Thou art the honor of our people. 

R, Thou art the advocate of sinners. 

V, O Mary! 

i?. O Mary! 

V. Virgin most prudent. 

R, Mother most tender. 

V. Pray for us. 

R. Intercede for us with our Lord Jesus 
Christ. 

V. In thy conception, Virgin, thou wast 
immaculate. 

R, Pray for us to the Father, whose 
Son was born of thee. 



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Let us pray 

OD, who through the Immaculate 
Conception of the Virgin didst pre- 
pare a worthy dwelling-place for Thy 
divine Son; grant that, as by the antici- 
pation of the death of that Son, Thou 
didst preserve her from all taint, so Thou 
wouldst vouchsafe unto us that, cleansed 
from all sin by her intercession, we too 
may arrive at Thy eternal glory. 

O God! the pastor and ruler of all the 
faithful, graciously look upon Thy ser- 
vant, N., whom Thou hast set over Thy 
holy Church: grant him, we beseech 
Thee, by his word and example, so to 
direct those over whom Thou hast placed 
him, that, together with the flock Thou 
hast entrusted to his care, he may attain 
eternal life. 

O God, our refuge and strength, who art 
the source of all piety, hearken to the 
pious prayers of Thy Church, and grant 
that what we ask in faith, we may in 
deed obtain; through Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

The same order is to be observed on all other days 
of the novena, the prayers for the day alone being 
changed. 



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SECOND DAY — NOVEMBER 30 

ARY, unsullied lily of heavenly purity, 
I rejoice with thee, because from thy 
conception's earliest dawn thou wast full 
of grace, and endowed with the perfect 
use of reason. I thank and adore the 
ever blessed Trinity, who gave thee those 
high gifts. Lo, at thy feet I bow, over- 
whelmed with shame, to see myself so 
poor in grace. O thou, who wast filled with 
heavenly grace, from that same fount of 
grace shed some few drops upon my soul, 
and make me share the treasures of thy 
Immaculate Conception. 

THIRD DAY — DECEMBER I 

ARY, thou mystic rose of purity, my 
heart rejoices with thine own, for 
the glorious triumph which thou didst 
gain over the infernal serpent by thy 
Immaculate Conception, and because thou 
wast conceived without stain of original 
sin. I thank and praise with my whole 
heart the ever blessed Trinity, who granted 
thee this glorious privilege; and I pray 
thee, gracious Lady, obtain for me strength 
to overcome all the wiles of the infernal foe, 
and never to stain my soul with sin. 




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Mother, be thou mine, and standing 
beneath thy shelter, make me victorious 
over the common foe of our eternal wel- 
fare. 

FOURTH DAY — DECEMBER 2 

/T\IRROR of holy purity, Mary, Virgin 
• • Immaculate, great is my joy while 
I consider that, from thy Immaculate 
Conception, the most sublime and perfect 
virtues were infused into thy soul, and with 
them all the gifts of the Holy Ghost. I 
thank and praise the most holy Trinity, 
who bestowed on thee these high priv:- 
leges. I pray thee, gentle Mother, obtain 
for me grace to practice virtue, and so make 
me worthy to become partaker of the gifts 
and graces of the Holy Ghost. 

FIFTH DAY — DECEMBER 3 

ARY, bright moon of purity, I rejoice 
with thee, because the mystery of 
thy Immaculate Conception was the be- 
ginning of salvation for the race of m.an, 
and the joy of the benighted world. I 
thank and bless the ever blessed Trinity, 
who thus did magnify and glorify thee; 
and I beg of thee to obtain for me the 
grace so to profit by thy dear Son's death 
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not have been shed in vain for me upon 
the cross, but that, after a holy Kfe, I 
may reach heaven in safety. 

SIXTH DAY — DECEMBER 4 

^T\ARY Immaculate, most brilliant star 
of purity, I rejoice with thee 
because thy Immaculate Conception has 
bestowed upon the angels in paradise the 
greatest joy. I thank and bless the ever 
blessed Trinity for enriching thee with 
this high privilege. O let me, too, one 
day enter into this heavenly joy, in the 
company of angels, that I may praise and 
bless thee world without end. 

SEVENTH DAY — DECEMBER 5 

/T\ARY Immaculate, rising morn of 
purity, with thee I rejoice, gazing 
in wonder upon thy soul confirmed in 
grace from the very first moment of thy 
conception, and rendered inaccessible to 
sin. I thank and magnify the ever 
blessed Trinity, who chose thee from all 
our race for this special privilege. Holiest 
Virgin, let thy mighty prayers work in 
my soul such utter hatred of all sin, as of 
our ills the worst, that I may rather die 
than ever again commit a mortal sin. 



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EIGHTH DAY — DECEMBER 6 

Q SPOTLESS sun! O Virgin Mary! I 
congratulate thee. I rejoice with 
thee, because in thy conception God gave 
thee grace greater and more boundless 
than He ever shed on all His angels and His 
saints together when all their merits culmi- 
nated highest. I am thankful, and marvel 
at the vast beneficence of the ever blessed 
Trinity, who with open hand dispensed 
to thee alone this privilege. O make me 
too correspond with the grace of God, nor 
ever spurn it from me. Mother, change 
this heart of mine; make me in good 
earnest now begin to amend my life. 

NINTH DAY — DECEMBER 7 

r\ LIVING light of holiness, model of 
purity, Mary Immaculate, Virgin and 
Mother ! as soon as thou wast conceived 
thou didst adore thy God, giving Him 
thanks that in thee the ancient curse was 
revoked, and blessings came again upon 
the sinful sons of Adam. O make this 
blessing kindle in my heart love for God; 
and do thou fan this flame of love within 
me, that I may love Him constantly, and 
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there to thank and praise Him more fer- 
vently for all the wondrous privileges con- 
ferred on thee, and to rejoice with thee 
for thy high crown of glory. 

1Ro\?ena for Cbtistmas 

Novena, December i6. — Feast, December 25. 

V. TTTHIS day you shall know that 
the Lord will come and save us : 
i?. And in the morning you shall see 
His glory. 

V. The earth is the Lord^s and the ful- 
ness thereof; 

R. The world, and all they that dwell 
therein. 

V. Glory be to the Father, and to the 
Son, and to the Holy Ghost; 

R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and 
ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 

PRAYER FOR THE FIRST DAY — DECEMBER 1 6 

OD and Savior of our souls, who wast 
born among us mortals to renew all 
the world by Thy merciful coming, grant 
us in these holy days to devote ourselves 
to second Thy loving designs, renewing 
ourselves perfectly by Thy holy example. 




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V, The Word was made flesh: 

R. And dwelt among us. 

V. Christ hath manifested Himself to us. 

R. Come, let us adore. 

Let us pray 

/^RANT, we beseech Thee, 0 almighty 
God, that as we anticipate the 
adorable Nativity of Thy Son, so we may 
joyfully receive His eternal benefits; who 
liveth and reigneth with Thee in unity 
of the Holy Ghost, world without end. 
Amen. 

draper to fte infant HTesiuji 

/^OME to me, O divine Savior, deign 
to take birth in my heart. Grant 
that, instructed by Thy example and aided 
by Thy grace, I may be poor in spirit, 
humble in heart, like a stranger on the 
earth, mortified and obedient as Thou wast 
in Thy manger. Thou didst become a 
child, O divine Jesus, that I might become 
a perfect man. Thou didst suffer Thy- 
self to be wrapped in winding-clothes to 
free my soul from all the bonds of sin. 
Thou hast chosen to be in a stable, in 
order to admit me to Thy altar on earth 
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Thou didst become weak to make me 
strong, poor to enrich me, humble to exalt 
me, subject to all sufferings in order to 
free me from all evils and procure me all 
blessings. Grant, O Lord, that such 
graces become not, by my failure to corre- 
spond, so many grounds of condemnation; 
but that profiting faithfully by them, I 
may secure for myself the possession of 
that glory which was the only scope not 
only of Thy Incarnation, but also of Thy 
passion and death. Amen. 

SECOND DAY — DECEMBER I 7 

ERCIFUL Redeemer, who, though 
able to come into the world of mature 
age, didst choose to condemn Thyself to 
be enclosed for nine months like an ordi- 
nary child in the virginaj womb of Mary, 
all solitary, hidden, and silent; Thou who 
art the Word and the Wisdom of the 
Father; grant us, herein to learn to love 
retirement and silence, to escape the great 
evils which abound in the tumult and 
dissipation of the world. 

THIRD DAY — DECEMBER 1 8 

TNFANT God, who, while enclosed in 
Mary, didst not remain idle, but 




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kom the first instant didst sigh, groan, 
pray, and offer Thyself entirely to Thy 
eternal Father for the salvation of our 
souls, deign to give us ever a keen sense 
of the importance of our salvation, that 
we may work it out in constant fear and 
trembling, and make it sure by means of 
virtuous and holy works. 

FOURTH DAY — DECEMBER 1 9 

/T\OST sweet Jesus, who in Mary's 
bosom didst go to Bethlehem in 
obedience to the commands of Caesar, who 
had ordered the enrolment of all his sub- 
jects, grant us to obey promptly every 
command of those who hold Thy stead, 
however arduous it may be. 

FIFTH DAY — DECEMBER 20 

/T\OST amiable Jesus, who wast refused 
by all at Bethlehem, where all 
should have contended to receive Thee, 
grant us by Thy example to suft'er with 
patience every refusal and contempt, and 
to welcome Thee cheerfully in our hearts, 
when by Thy holy inspirations and by 
Thy divine sacraments Thou seekest to 
enter us. 



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SIXTH DAY — DECEMBER 21 

jgEEING Thyself excluded from Bethle- 
'^"^ hem, O divine Infant, Thou didst 
inspire Thy holy Mother to retire to a 
ruined and ill-protected cabin. In this 
vile and obscure shed didst Thou will to 
be born, O great Monarch of heaven, and 
God of boundless greatness and mercy, 
to confound our pride and teach us 
humility, which we need so greatly. Ah, 
grant that we may conform ourselves to 
Thy desires, by renouncing hereafter all 
pomp and pride, and by being truly hum- 
ble in mind, in heart, and in action. 

SEVENTH DAY — DECEMBER 2 2 

TTIHOU wast sovereignly rich and 
blessed, O divine Word, because 
Thou art the Lord of lords, the Creator 
and Master of all things ; but through love 
for us Thou art pleased to become so poor 
as to be born by the wayside and beneath 
the poorest shed, and to be wrapped in 
poor clothes and laid in a mean manger 
between two animals, and to suffer a 
thousand inconveniences. Grant us, O 
divine Master, to renounce worldly riches 
and delights, to embrace the poverty of 



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spirit and the mortification of the flesh 
bones cessary to salvation. 

EIGHTH DAY — DECEMBER 23 

^LTHOUGH, my divine Savior, Mas- 
ter of all seasons and moments, 
Thou couldst be born at any time, yet as 
Prince of Peace, already announced by 
the holy prophets, Thou didst wish to be 
born when in the reign of Augustus all the 
world was at peace. Ah, deign, O King 
of peace, to pacify all our interior powers, 
subjecting them to Thee, that so on the 
approaching most blessed solemnity Thou 
mayest also be born in our hearts. 

NINTH DAY — DECEMBER 24 

/TnTHEN the glorious day of eternal 

fehcity, so sighed for by the 
patriarchs and prophets, had come, Thou 
wast born into the world amid the dark- 
ness of night, O Author and King of ages 
and true Son of God and Mary. Blessed 
be Thou by all ages and for all ages, that 
Thy grace has appeared in the world to 
form of us a dear and holy people. Grant 
that, denying all impiety and all worldly 
desires, we may live soberly toward our- 
selves, justly toward our neighbor, and 



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piously toward Thee, O my Jesus, in the 
expectation of Thy glory, that so we may 
be ever blessed with Thee in the endless 
years of eternity. 

Movcm for tbe XTwenti^^fiftb H)ai? of 
JEveri? /IDontb 

I 

QFFERING.— Eternal Father, I offer 
to Thy honor and glory, and for my 
own salvation, and for the salvation of the 
whole world, the mystery of the birth of 
our divine Savior. Glory be to the Father, 
etc. 

II 

QFFERING.— Eternal Father, I offer 
to Thy honor and glory, and for my 
eternal salvation, the sufferings of the most 
holy Virgin and of St. Joseph in that long 
and weary journey from Nazareth to 
Bethlehem. I offer Thee the sorrows of 
their hearts when they found no place 
wherein to shelter themselves when the 
Savior of the world was to be born. Glory 
be to the Father, etc. 



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III 

QFFERING.— Eternal Father, I offer 
to Thy honor and glory, and for -my 
eternal salvation, the suffermgs of Jesus 
in the stable where He was born, the 
cold He suffered, the swaddHng-clothes 
which bound Him, the tears He shed, 
and His tender Infant cries. 
Glory be to the Father, etc. 

IV 

QFFERING.— Eternal Father, I offer 
to Thy honor and glory, and for my 
eternal salvation, the pain which the holy 
Child Jesus felt in His tender body when 
He submitted to circumcision. I offer 
Thee that precious blood which then, for 
the first time, He shed for the salvation 
of the whole human race. Glory be to the 
Father, etc. 

V 

QFFERING.— Eternal Father, I offer 
to Thy honor and glory, and for my 
eternal salvation, the humility, mortifica- 
tion, patience, charity, all the virtues of 
the Child Jesus; and I thank Thee, and I 
love Thee, and I bless Thee without end. 



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for the ineffable mystery of the Incar- 
nation of the divine Word. Glory be to 
the Father, etc. 

V. The Word was made flesh; 

R. And dwelt among us. 

Let us pray 

GOD, whose only-begotten Son was 
made manifest to us in the substance 
of our flesh; grant, we beseech Thee, that 
through Him, whom we acknowledge to 
be like unto ourselves, our souls may be 
inwardly renewed. Who liveth and reign- 
eth with Thee forever and ever. Amen. 

IRovena tor tbe iPurification 

Novena, January 24. — Feast, February 2. 

Ps. V. QiREAT is the Lord, and exceed- 
ingly to be praised : 

R. In the city of our God, in His holy 
mountain. 

V. Glory be to the Father, etc. 

R. As it was in the beginning, etc. 

PRAYER FOR THE FIRST DAY — JANUARY 24 

*^>RIGHT mirror of all virtues, holiest 
Mary, the forty days were hardly 
run from thy delivery, when thou, though 



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the purest of all virgins, didst will to be 
presented in the temple to be purified ; 
grant that we, like thee, may keep our 
hearts unstained by sin, that so, we 
too may be made worthy to be presented 
to our God in the temple of His glory. 

Hail Mary, etc., three times. 

F. Simeon received answer from the 
Holy Spirit: 

R. That he should not see death until 
he had seen the Christ of the Lord. 

Let us pray 

LMIGHTY, everlasting God, we 
humbly pray Thy Majesty, that 
as Thine only begotten Son was presented 
in the temple in the substance of our flesh, 
so Thou wouldst enable us to present 
ourselves before Thee with clean hearts. 
Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

SECOND DAY — JANUARY 25 

^XT'IRGIN most obedient, at thy pres- 
^ entation in the temple thou didst 
will, like other women, to offer the wonted 
sacrifice; obtain for us that we too, 
following thy example, may learn to offer 
ourselves a living sacrifice to God, by 
practicing every virtue. 




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THIRD DAY — JANUARY 26 



*T7*IRGIN most pure, in observing the 
precept of the law, thou didst 
despise the reproach of men; ask for us 
grace to keep our hearts forever pure, 
however blamable the world may think us. 



*TT'IRGIN most holy, in offering thy 
Son, the Word divine, to His 
eternal Father, thou didst gladden all 
the courts of heaven; present our poor 
hearts to God, that His sustaining grace 
may keep them ever free from mortal sin. 



W IRGIN most humble, in placing Jesus 
in the arms of the holy old man 
Simeon, thou didst fill his soul with 
heavenly joy; consign our hearts into 
God's holy keeping, that He may fill them 
with His holy spirit. 



IRGIN most zealous, by redeeming 



Thy Son Jesus, according to the 
law, thou didst co-operate in the salvation 
of the world; ransom now our poor hearts 
from the slavery of sin that so they may be 
ever pure before the face of God. 



FOURTH DAY — JANUARY 27 



FIFTH DAY — JANUARY 28 



SIXTH DAY — JANUARY 29 




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SEVENTH DAY — JANUARY 30 



IRGIN most meek, on hearing the 



prophecy of Simeon, foretelHng thy 
woes, thou didst humbly bow to the good 
pleasure of God; enable us also to bear 
our troubles with patience and resignation 
to His divine will. 



IRGIN most compassionate, w^hen 



^ through thy divine Son thou didst 
fill the soul of Anna, the prophetess, with 
light, thou didst make her magnify the 
mercies of God by recognizing Jesus as 
the Redeemer of the world; enrich our 
souls with heavenly grace, that we may 
largely share the fruit of the divine 
redemption. 



IRGIN most resigned, who didst feel 



thy soul transfixed with sorrow 
when in spirit thou didst foresee all the 
bitter passion of thy Son, and, knowing the 
grief of Joseph thy spouse, for all thy 
sufferings, didst with holy words console 
him; pierce through and through our 
souls with true sorrow for our sins, that 
we may one day have the consolation to 
be made partakers of thy glory in heaven. 



EIGHTH DAY — JANUARY 3 1 




NINTH DAY — FEBRUARY I 




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IFlovena for tbe Ifeast of tbe 
Hnnundation 

Novena, March i6. — Feast, March 25. 

aOME, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of 
Thy faithful, and kindle in them the 
fire of Thy love. 

V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall 
be created; 

R. And Thou shalt renew the face of 
the earth. 

Let us pray 

GOD, who hast taught the hearts of 
^ Thy faithful by the light of the Holy 
Spirit, grant us, in the same spirit, to 
relish what is right and evermore to rejoice 
in His consolations; through Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

PRAYER FOR THE FIRST DAY — MARCH 1 6 

ITH wonder I revere thee, hohest 
Virgin Mary, for of all God's 
creatures thou wast humblest on the very 
day of thy Annunciation, when God 
himself exalted thee to the sublimest 
dignity of His own Mother. O mightiest 
Virgin, make me, wretched sinner that I 
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ness, and at once, with all my heart, 
humble myself beneath the feet of all men. 
Hail Mary, three times. 

V . The angel of the Lord declared unto 
Mary; 

R, And she conceived of the Holy Ghost. 

Lei lis pray 

GOD, who by the message of an angel 
didst will that Thy divine Word 
should take flesh of the blessed Virgin 
Mary, grant unto us Thy suppliants, that 
we, who beUeve her to be verily the Mother 
of God, may be helped by her intercession 
with Thee; through the same Christ, 
our Lord. Amen. 

SECOND DAY — MARCH 1 7 

^THTHEN, Mary, holiest Virgin, Gabriel 
the archangel hailed thee in the 
Annunciation, thou wast raised by God 
above all angel choirs; yet, didst thou 
then confess thyself the handmaid of the 
Lord: O Mary, obtain for me true humility 
and angelic purity, that I may so live on 
earth as ever to be worthy of the blessings 
of my God. 

THIRD DAY — MARCH 1 8 

ITH thee I rejoice, O Virgin ever 
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uttered by thee so lowly, thou didst draw 
from the bosom of the eternal Father the 
divme Word into thine own pure bosom. 

0 draw, then, ever my heart to God; and 
with God draw grace into my heart, that 

1 may ever bless thy fiat, and with devo- 
tion cry: O mighty fiat! O fiat effica- 
cious! O fiat to be venerated above all 
fiats! — {St. Thomas of Villanova.) 

FOURTH DAY — MARCH 1 9 

/T\ARY, mighty Virgin! thou on thy 
Annunciation wast found by Gabriel 
the archangel on thy watch, quick to do 
God's will, and to correspond with the 
desires of the august Trinity for man's 
redemption, giving thy consent in order 
to redeem the world. Let me whatever 
happens — good or ill — turn ever to my 
God, and with resignation say, be it done 
unto me according to Thy word. 

FIFTH DAY — MARCH 20 

*Tr SEE that thy obedience, holiest Mary, 
wrought so close a bond between thy 
God and thee, that all creation never again 
shall know a union so fair and perfect. 
' ' She could not have been more united to 
God, except by being God herself." — 



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(B. Albertus Magnus.) My soul within 
me faints to see how sin hath severed me 
from God. Help me, then, gentle Mother, 
with true heart to do fit penance for my 
sins, that thy own loving Jesus may yet 
once more live in me and I in Him. 

SIXTH DAY— MARCH 3 1 

'jaEHOLDING, holiest Mary, how, by 
'"^^^ reason of thy modesty, thou wast 
troubled when Gabriel the archangel stood 
before thee in thy house, I also, when I 
come before thee, am troubled for my 
monstrous pride; wherefore, do thou 
in thy incomparable humility, ''which 
brought forth God for men, re-opened 
paradise, and let the captive souls go free 
from hell beneath," draw me, I pray 
thee, out of the deep, wherein my sins 
have cast me, enabling me to save my 
soul. 

SE\T:NTH day — MARCH 2 2 

TTTHOUGH my tongue is unhallowed, 
yet, purest Virgin, I am bold to 
hail thee each hour of the day: " Hail, hail 
Mary! full of grace." From my heart I 
pray thee, replenish my soul some little 
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Holy Spirit overshadowed thee and filled 
thee to the full. 

EIGHTH DAY — MARCH 23 

Y BELIEVE, holiest Mary, that that 
^ mighty God who was ever with thee 
from thy conception, is, by His Incarna- 
tion in thy purest womb, made still more 
closely one with thee. Make it thy care, 
I pray thee, that I may be with that same 
dear Lord Jesus ever one heart and soul 
by means of sanctifying grace. 

NINTH DAY — MARCH 24 

HOLIEST Mary, shed over my heart 
and soul all heavenly benedictions, 
as thou thyself wast ever blessed of God 
among all women; for I have this sure 
hope, that if, dear Mother, thou shalt 
bless me while I live, then, when I die, I 
shall be blessed of God in the everlasting 
glory of heaven. 

1Rox>ena for tbe iFeast of tbe Se\?en 
2)olors 

F. YNCLINE unto my aid, O God! 

R. O Lord! make haste to help 

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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, 
and to the Holy Ghost: 

As it was in the beginning, is now, 
and ever shall be, world without end. 
Amen. 

I. I compassionate thee, sorrowing 
Mary, in the grief thy tender heart under- 
went when the holy old man Simeon 
prophesied to thee. Dear Mother, by 
thy heart then so afflicted, obtain for me 
the virtue of humihty and the gift of the 
holy fear of God. Hail Mary, etc. 

II. I compassionate thee, sorrowing 
Mary, for the anxiety which thy most 
tender heart underwent during thy flight 
into Egypt and thy sojourn there. Dear 
Mother, by thy heart then so sorrowful, 
obtain for me the virtue of Uberality, 
especially toward the poor, and the gift 
of piety. Hail Mary, etc. 

III. I compassionate thee, sorrowing 
Mary, for the terrors felt by thy anxious 
heart when thou didst lose thy dear Son, 
Jesus. Dear Mother, by thy heart then 
so agitated, obtain for me the virtue of 
chastity, and with it the gift of knowledge. 
Hail Mary, etc. 

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Mary, for the shock thy Mother's heart 
experienced when Jesus met thee as He 
carried His cross. Dear Mother, by that 
heart of thine, then so afflicted, obtain for 
me the virtue of patience and the gift 
of fortitude. Hail Mary, etc. 

V. I compassionate thee, sorrowing 
Mary, for the martyrdom thy generous 
heart bore so nobly whilst thou didst 
stand by Jesus agonizing. Dear Mother, 
by thy heart then so cruelly martyred, 
obtain for me the virtue of temperance 
and the gift of counsel. Hail Mary, etc. 

VI. I compassionate thee, sorrowing 
Mary, for the wound with which thy 
tender heart was riven when Jesus' sacred 
side was pierced with a lance. Dear 
Mother, by thy heart then pierced through, 
obtain for me the virtue of fraternal char- 
ity and the gift of understanding. Hail 
Mary, etc. 

VII. I compassionate thee, sorrowing 
Mary, for the anguish felt by thy loving 
heart when Jesus' body was laid in the 
sepulchre. Dear Mother, by all the bitter- 
ness of desolation thou didst then know, 
obtain for me the virtue of diligence and 
the gift of wisdom. Hail Mary, etc. 



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V. Pray for us, most sorrowful Virgin, 
R. That we may be made worthy of 
the promises of Christ. 

Let us pray 

/^RANT, we beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus 
Christ, that the most blessed Virgin 
Mary, Thy Mother, may intercede for 
us before the throne of Thy mercy, now, 
and at the hour of our death; through 
whose most holy soul in the hour of Thine 
own passion the sword of sorrow passed. 
Through Thee, Jesus Christ, Savior of 
the world, w^ho Uvest and reignest with 
the Father and the Holy Ghost, forever 
and ever. Amen. 

Movcm in Ibonox of St 5osepb 

Feast — Patronage of St. Joseph 

I. /T)OST glorious St. Joseph, by thy 
grief before thou didst under- 
stand that the mystery of the Incarnation 
was wrought in Mary, and by thy joy when 
that mystery was revealed to thee — 

Obtain the favors I implore. Glory be 
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II. Most glorious St. Joseph, by thy 
grief at witnessing the cold and poverty 
of Jesus in the manger of Bethlehem, and 
by thy joy on hearing the hymns of the 
angels, and beholding the adoration of the 
kings — 

Obtain the favors I implore. Glory 
be to the Father, etc. 

III. Most glorious St. Joseph, by thy 
grief when thou didst behold the precious 
blood of Jesus flow in His circumcision, 
and by thy joy on hearing the sweet name 
of Jesus — 

Obtain the favors I implore. Glory 
be to the Father, etc. 

IV. Most glorious St. Joseph, by thy 
grief when Simeon foretold that a sword 
should pierce the soul of Mary, and by 
thy joy on hearing Jesus should be the 
salvation of many — 

Obtain the favors I implore. Glory be 
to the Father, etc. 

V. Most glorious St. Joseph, by thy 
grief when thou didst fly with Jesus and 
Mary into Egypt, and by thy joy on 
beholding the idols fall — 

Obtain the favors I implore. Glory be 
to the Father, etc. 



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VI. Most glorious St. Joseph, by thy 
grief on hearing of the cruelty of Archelaus, 
and by thy joy when the angel bade thee 
return to Gahlee — 

Obtain the favors I implore. Glory be 
to the Father, etc. 

VII. Most glorious St. Joseph, by thy 
grief at the loss of Jesus, and by thy joy 
at finding Him sitting in the midst of the 
doctors in the temple — 

Obtain the favors I implore. Glory be 
to the Father, etc. 

IRovena to tbe Ibolp Cbost 

Snbocation 

aOME, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of 
Thy faithful, and kindle in them the 
fire of Thy love. 

SEQUENCE 

Holy Spirit, Lord of light, p. 74. 

V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall 
be created; 

R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the 
earth. 

Let us pray 

C\ GOD, who hast taught the hearts of 
^ Thy faithful by the light of the 
Holy Spirit, grant us, in the same spirit, 



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to relish what is right, and evermore 
to rejoice in His consolations; through 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

PRAYER 

Q DIVINE breathing of the Holy Spirit, 
make Thyself felt in my soul. 
Awaken it from the lethargy in which it 
lies; shake off the languor in which it is 
sunk; bear away the dust that adheres 
to all I do; work in me every change that 
Thou knowest to be necessary to me, O 
divine Paraclete, give me one of those 
tongues of light, of charity, of perfection, 
which descended on the apostles, that I 
may thereby bless Thy name, confess my 
sins, teach with love, answer with meek- 
ness, be silent when becoming, and edify 
in all things. And you, O holy apostles, 
who on the solemn day of Pentecost didst 
receive unto fulness the Spirit of unity 
and sanctity, obtain for us also so signal 
a gift, that, believing all the truths that 
you have taught, practicing all the works 
that you have recommended, living and 
dying in the Church which you have 
founded, I may attain with you the blessed 
and eternal recompense which you have 
taught us to ask and hope. Amen. 



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Ps. We will bless the Lord at all times: 
His praise shall be ever in our mouths. 

F. Glory be to the Father, etc. 

R. As it was in the beginning, etc. 

Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I beseech 
Thee to visit me and infuse into my soul 
the gift of Wisdom. Glory be to the 
Father, etc. 

Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I beseech 
Thee to visit me and infuse into my soul 
the gift of Understanding. Glory be to 
the Father, etc. 

Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I beseech 
Thee to visit me and infuse into my soul 
the gift of Counsel. Glory be to the 
Father, etc. 

Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I beseech 
Thee to visit me and infuse into my soul the 
gift of Fortitude. Glory be to the Father, 
etc. 

Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I beseech 
Thee to visit me and infuse into my soul 
the gift of Knowledge. Glory be to the 
Father, etc. 

Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I beseech 
Thee to visit me and infuse into my soul 
the gift of Piety. Glory be to the Father, 
etc. 



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Holy Spirit^ divine Consoler, I beseech 
Thee to visit me and infuse into my soul 
the gift of the Fear of the Lord. Glory 
be to the Father, etc. 

Let us pray 

AY the infusion of the Holy Spirit 
cleanse our hearts, O Lord, and 
render them fruitful by the inward asper- 
sion of His heavenly dew. Through our 
Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, who liveth and 
reigneth in the unity of the same Holy 
Spirit, world without end. Amen. 

IRovena to tbe Sacre& Ibeart 

VICTIM of charity, most loving Heart 
of Jesus, immolated for our sins, 
neglected and outraged by ungrateful men, 
change us, quicken us, and set us on fire. 

V. Heart of Jesus, burning with love 
of us, 

R. Inflame our hearts with love of Thee. 

Let us pray 

^\ LORD Jesus, who hast deigned to 
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the unspeakable delights and riches of 
Thy Heart; grant that we, Thy servants, 
may be worthy to be enriched and refreshed 
with the heavenly graces springing from 
this sweetest source. 

Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. 

Have mercy on us. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius X, Decem- 
ber 26, 1907. 

Sacred Heart of Jesus, 
Thy kingdom come. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius X, May 
4, 1906. 

Divine Heart of Jesus, 

Convert sinners, save the dying, set free 

the holy souls in purgatory. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius X, Novem- 
ber 6, 1906. 

mHROUGH Thy Sacred Heart, 0 Jesus! 
overflowing with all sweetness, we 
recommend to Thee ourselves and all our 
concerns, our parents, confessors, rela- 
tives, friends, benefactors, and enemies; 
take under Thy protection this house, 
city, and country; extend this Thy care 
to all such as are under any affliction, and 
to those who labor in the agonies and pangs 
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the obstinate sinner, and on the suffering 
souls in purgatory, and on those who are 
united here in honoring and worshipping 
Thee. Bless us all, good Jesus, to the 
extent of Thy infinite power, mercy, and 
charity. Amen. 

1Flo\>ena for tbe ifeast ot tbe 
Hssumption 

Novena, August 6. — Feast^ August 15. 

/^OME, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of 
Thy faithful, and kindle in them the 
fire of Thy love. 

F. Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall 
be created: 

R, And Thou shalt renew the face of 
the earth. 

r\ GOD, who hast taught the hearts of 
^ Thy faithful by the light of the Holy 
Spirit, grant us, in the same Spirit to relish 
what is right, and evermore to rejoice 
in His consolations; through Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

r\ QUEEN of all the virgin choir, 

Enthroned above the starry sky; 



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Who with pure milk from thy own breast 
Thy own Creator didst supply. 

What man had lost in hapless Eve, 
Thy sacred womb to man restores; 

Thou to the wretched here beneath 
Hast opened heaven's eternal doors. 

Hail, O refulgent hall of Hght! 

Hail, gate sublime of heaven's high King ! 
Through thee redeemed to endless life, 

Thy praise let all the nations sing. 

O Jesus, born of Virgin bright! 

Immortal glory be to Thee : 
Praise to the Father infinite, 

And Holy Ghost, eternally. 

FIRST DAY — AUGUST 6 

<^lorp of iilarp in Beatfj 

She was well prepared to die 

'Ti>ONDER, 0 my soul, how glorious 
Mary was at the moment of her 
death, because in life she was so well pre- 
pared to die, by her ardent longing to see 
her God and be forever united to her Son ; 
and by the unapproachable merit of her 
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how different we are from Mary in our 
preparation for death, we shall thus 
address her: 

"y^OLIEST Virgin, who to prepare thy- 
^ self for a holy death, didst live 
in ceaseless longing for the vision of thy 
God, O do thou. Virgin Mother, take from 
us the vain desire of the frail things of 
earth. 

Hail Mary, three times. a 

*TF^OLIEST Virgin, who, to prepare thy- 
self to die holily, didst in Hfe ever 
sigh to be united to thy Son Jesus; 0 
obtain for us fidelity to Jesus, even unto 
death. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

OLIEST Virgin, who, to die holily, 
^ didst make it thy care to acquire 
a degree of merit and virtue unapproach- 
able by any other than thyself; O inter- 
cede for us, that we may know that virtue 
and the grace of God alone lead to salva- 
tion. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

'T^OW will we raise our voices in praise 
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death; and whilst we magnify her glory, 
in union with the nine choirs of angels, 
who made her escort in her assumption 
into heaven, we shall say with the first 
choir : 

V. All fair art thou, 0 Mary! 

R, All fair art thou, O Mary! 

V . The original stain is not in thee. 

R, The original stain is not in thee. 

F. Thou aft the glory of Jerusalem. 

R, Thou art the joy of Israel. 

V, Thou art the honor of our people. 

R. Thou art the advocate of sinners. 

V. O Mary!* 

R. O Mary! 

V, Virgin most prudent. 

R, Mother most tender. 

V, Pray for us. 

R, Intercede for us with our Lord Jesus 
Christ. 

F. The holy Mother of God is exalted, 
i?. High above the angel choirs to the 
heavenly kingdom. 

Let lis pray 

TZTE BESEECH Thee, Lord, pardon the 
shortcomings of Thy servants, that 
we who, by our own works, are not able 



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to please Thee, may be saved by the inter- 
cession of the Mother of Thy Son, our Lord 
Jesus Christ. 

O God, the pastor etc., p. i88. 

SECOND DAY — AUGUST 7 

i^lorp of illarp m Beatfj 

She was comforted by her Son 

*T^ONDER how glorious was Mary at 
the hour of her death, comforted, 
according to the holy doctors of the 
Church, not only by the apostles and saints, 
but also by her Son, Jesus; and while we 
contemplate the unspeakable joy which 
filled her soul at such surpassing favors, 
let us have recourse to her, saying : 

^LORIOUS Virgin, who for thy con- 
solation didst deserve to be in the 
company of the apostles and saints: O 
may we feel thee nigh when we breathe 
forth our souls, and may our holy patrons, 
too, be there to lend their aid. 
Hail Mary, three times. 

LORIOUS Virgin, who at the moment 
of thy death wast comforted by the 
sight of thy dear Son, Jesus; O pray for 
us that, at that awful moment, we too may 




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be comforted by Jesus in the most holy 
Viaticum. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

LORIOUS Virgin, who in the arms of 
Jesus didst give up thy spirit; 
aid us that we, too, may give up our souls 
into the arms of the same dear Lord, with 
this one desire, that His holy will may be 
forever done in us. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

"TT^ET us magnify our Lady's glory, 
assisted at her death by her Son 
Jesus and His apostles, joining in jubilee 
at her triumph with the second choir of 
the heavenly host, saying: 
All fair art thou, etc. 

THIRD DAY — AUGUST 8 

<§lorp of iilarp in Beatfj 

She died in ecstasy 0} love 

^T^ONDER how glorious was Mary in 
her death, for she breathed forth 
her soul in an ecstasy of divine love; 
wherefore, with eager longing to gather 
strength from that all-holy fire of love, let 
us have recourse to her, saying: 




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^J)ARY, happiest Virgin, who didst 
abandon life by the sheer vehemence 
of the love of God; make it thy care that 
in our hearts, as God doth will, there be 
lit up this living fire of His love. 
Hail Mary, three times. 

^J) ARY, happiest Virgin, who, dying of 
pure love for God, didst show us 
what our love for God should be; O pray 
for us that we may never leave our God 
in life or death. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

/T)ARY, happiest Virgin, in leaving this 
mortal life through an ecstasy of 
love, thou didst make known the fire which 
ever burnt within thy breast; O pray for 
us, that at least one spark of that same 
fire may burn in us, giving us true sorrow 
for our sins. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

TznTlTH the third choir of angels let 
us now exalt the ineffable glory of 
Mary, inflamed with burning love of 
God: 

All fair art thou, etc. 



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FOURTH DAY — AUGUST 9 

^lorj> of iHarp after l^eatlb 

In her dead body 

^Jg)ONDER how glorious Mary was after 
death; for from her body, clothed 
with majesty, most wondrous lustre shone, 
whilst it diffused around odors of sanctity, 
breathing the fragrance of paradise, and 
by its presence working innumerable mira- 
cles. Then, conscious of our many miser- 
ies, let us thus entreat her : 

I ^ADY unsullied, who by thy virginal 
purity didst merit the glory of being 
so bright and so majestic in thy body after 
death; O obtain for us the strength to 
detach ourselves from every foul spirit 
of impurity. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

*T^ADY unsullied, who, through thy rare 
virtues didst exhale from thy dead 
body the sweet fragrance of paradise; 
make it thy care that by our life we may 
both edify our neighbor, and never more 
by bad example become a stumbling 
block to others. 

Hail Mary, three times. 



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ADY unsullied, before whose sacred 



body were healed innumerable mala- 
dies; O may thy prayers heal all our 
spiritual ills. 

Hail Mary, three times. 



ET us rejoice at the glory given to the 



dead body of Mary, while, with the 
fourth choir of angels we exalt her majesty, 
saying : 

All fair art thou, etc. 



^T^ONDER how glorious Mary was after 
^ death, since, by the power of the 
Most High, her sacred body, raised to life, 
acquired in an instant the gifts of bright- 
ness, subtility, agility, and impassibility; 
and filled with consolation at the excel- 
lence of her surpassing glory, let us thus 
invoke her: 

"T^-ADY exalted, by thy God so glori- 
ously raised to life, help us so to 
live on earth, that we, too, like thee, may 
rise again on the last judgment day. 
Hail Mary, three times. 




FIFTH DAY AUGUST lO 



^loxp of ifHarp after Beatfj 

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*X^ADY exalted, whose risen body was 
^^^^ endowed with the gifts of brightness 
and sub tin ty; by the bright example of 
the humility of thy life on earth, O take 
from us all movements of disdain and 
scorn, that, freed from the trammels of 
self-love, our souls may be adorned with 
holy humility. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

*T^ADY exalted, God made thy risen 
body glorious with the gifts of 
agility and impassibility, for great were 
thy spiritual zeal and patience while 
on earth; O obtain for us courage vali- 
antly to mortify our bodies, and to curb 
with patience our headstrong passions. 
Hail Mary, three times. 

OW we will render worthy praise to 
Mary, and magnify the glory which 
adorns her risen body, while, with the 
fifth choir of angels, we honor her, saying: 
All fair art thou, etc. 

SIXTH DAY AUGUST II 

(^lorp of iHarp after Beatf) 

In her assumption into heaven 

ONDER how Mary was gloriously 
taken up to heaven, for she was 





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escorted by legions of the heavenly 
hosts, and by blessed souls delivered 
by her merits from purgatory; and 
joining in that imperial triumph, let 
us, with all humility, offer to her our 
supplications : 

REAT Queen, assumed so royally 
into the kingdom of eternal peace; 
O take from us all sordid earthly thoughts, 
and give us grace to fix our hearts firmly 
on the contemplation of the changeless 
bliss of heaven. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

REAT Queen, who in thy assumption 
into heaven, wast surrounded by 
the heavenly hosts, obtain for us strength 
to master Satan's wiles, and to lend a 
docile ear to the good counsels of that 
blessed spirit who directs our path, and 
aids our tottering steps. 
Hail Mary, three times. 

REAT Queen, by the glory which 
thou didst enjoy in thy assumption 
into heaven, from the company of the 
souls drawn by thy merits out of purga- 
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slavery of sin, we may deserve to praise 
thee for all eternity. 
Hail Mary, three times. 

*T^ET us not cease to applaud Mary's 
royal triumph, and the extraordinary 
glory which she obtained in her solemn 
assumption into heaven; but, with the sixth 
choir of angels let us honor her, saying: 
All fair art thou, etc. 

SEVENTH DAY — AUGUST 12 

#lorp of iHarp after 2ieatf) 

In her assumption into heaven 

ONDER how glorious Mary is in 
heaven, where, as Queen of the 
universe she is enthroned, and from count- 
less hosts of angels and of saints is ever 
receiving homage and veneration; where- 
fore, bending before her royal throne, we, 
too, implore her aid: 

gOVEREIGN Queen of the universe, 
^ who, through thy incomparable 
merit, art raised to such high glory" in 
heaven; O, in thy pity, look down on us 
and on our miseries, and with the gentle 
sway of thy protection rule over us. 
Hail Mary, three times. 




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OVEREIGN Queen of the universe, 
who on thy throne art ever receiv- 
ing worship and honor from all the 
heavenly hosts; suffer us, we beseech 
thee, to address thee, and grant that 
our invocations may be made with 
such reverence as befits thy dignity and 
greatness. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

gOVEREIGN Queen of the universe, 
''^'■^ by that glory which accrues to thee 
from thy pre-eminent dignity in heaven, 
vouchsafe to take us for thy servants, 
and obtain for us that we may be quick 
and ready in the faithful observance of 
the commandments of our Lord and 
God. ^ 

Hail Mary, three times. 

ET us enter, in some way, into the 
joy which angels feel while they 
praise Mary, and be exceedingly glad, 
because we know that she is raised 
to the dignity of Queen of the whole 
universe, while with the seventh choir 
we sing: 

All fair art thou, etc. 





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EIGHTH DAY — AUGUST 1 3 

#lorj> of ifHarp after Beatf) 

From the crown which adorns her brow 

ONDER how glorious Mary is in 
heaven from the royal diadem where- 
with her divine Son hath crowned her, 
and from the vast knowledge which she 
has of the deep mysteries of God, past, 
present, and to come; and full of rever- 
ence for the incomparable honors bestowed 
upon our great Queen, let us entreat her 
mighty aid: 

EERLESS Queen, who in heaven on 
high wast crowned with a priceless 
royal diadem by thy divine Son; O obtain 
for us grace to share thy matchless virtues, 
that purified in heart and mind, we may 
be worthy to wear a crown with thee in 
paradise. 

Hail Mary, three times. 

EERLESS Queen, by that wide knowl- 
edge granted thee of all things 
in heaven and earth; win pardon for our 
past offenses, for thine own glory's sake, 
and never let us anger thee again by fro- 
ward deed or wanton thought. 
Hail Mary, three times. 






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EERLESS Queen, who wouldst see 
us pure and stainless, that we may 
be fit to stand before thy God; obtain for 
us forgiveness of our sins, and help us 
ever to please His heavenly Majesty by 
look, word, and deed. 
Hail Mary, three times. 

*T^.ET us purify our hearts to give^meet 
praise to Mary, and to the glory 
she possesses in that bright crown which 
decks her royal brow, we will add these 
humble tokens of our love, while with the 
eighth choir of angels we joyfully sing: 
All fair art thou, etc. 

NINTH DAY — AUGUST 1 4 

<^lorp of jHarp after Beatfj 

In her patronage of man 

ONDER how glorious is Mary in 
heaven by her patronage of man, 
because she is able and most solicitous to 
aid us in our need; and, because for our 
patroness we have the very Mother of our 
God, let us with most Uvely confidence and 
with all our heart beseech her : 

ARY, our most powerful Patroness, 
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the advocate of man; preserve us from our 
infernal foe, and place us in the arms of 
Him who is our God and our Creator. 
Hail Mary, three times. 

ARY, our most powerful Patroness, 
who in heaven art the advocate of 
man, and dost wish that all men should be 
saved; grant that none of us despair 
when we behold our past relapses into sin. 
Hail Mary, three times. 

ARY, our most powerful Patroness, 
whose delight it ever is, in the ful- 
filment of thine office, to be invoked by 
man, obtain for us true devotion, and make 
it thy care that we never fail to call thee 
to our aid in life, and above all, at the awful 
moment of our death. 
Hail Mary, three times. 

'T^OW let us celebrate with all our heart 
^ the glory of Mary, and full of consola- 
tion at the thought that we have Mary 
for our advocate in heaven, let us unite with 
the ninth choir of angels in praising her, 
while we say: 

Al] fair art thou, etc. 



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IRopena for tbe feast of ®ur Xa5^^s 
1Flati\>it^ 

Novena, August 30. — Fga^^, September 8. 

Come Holy Ghost, etc., p. 205. 
OST holy Mary, chosen and pre- 
destined from all eternity by the 
most holy Trinity to be the Mother of the 
only begotten Son of the eternal Father, 
foretold by the prophets, longed for by 
the patriarchs, desired by all nations, 
sanctuary and living temple of the Holy 
Ghost, sun without blemish, because con- 
ceived free from original sin, mistress of 
heaven and of earth, queen of angels: 
humbly prostrate at thy feet, we give thee 
our homage, rejoicing that the year has 
brought around again the memory of thy 
sweet nativity. Then with all our hearts 
we pray thee, Lady, vouchsafe in thy 
goodness now to come down again and 
be reborn spiritually in our souls, that, 
led captive by thy loveliness and sweet- 
ness, we may ever live united to thy most 
sweet and loving heart. 

O NOW, with nine angelic salutations, 
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the nine months thou didst pass within 
the cloister of thy mother's womb, and say- 
devoutly: 

We hail thee, Mary, who, sprung from 
the royal line of David, didst come forth 
to the light of heaven, with high honor, 
from the womb of holy Anna, thy most 
happy mother. Hail Mary, etc. 

We hail thee, heavenly babe, white dove 
of purity, who, despite the infernal serpent, 
wast conceived free from the taint of 
Adam's sin. Hail Mary, etc. 

We hail thee, brightest morn, forerunner 
of the heavenly Sun of Justice, who didst 
first bring light to earth. Hail Mary, etc. 

We hail thee, elect, who like the untar- 
nished sun, didst burst forth in the dark 
night of sin. Hail Mary, etc. 

We hail thee, beauteous moon, who didst 
shed Hght upon a world wrapped in the 
thickest darkness of idolatry. Hail Mary, 
etc. 

We hail thee, strong infant, who, in 
thyself a host, alone didst put to flight 
all hell. Hail Mary, etc. 

We hail thee, fair soul of Mary, who from 
all eternity wast God's, and God's alone. 
Hail ]Mary, etc. 



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We hail thee, dear child, and we humbly 
worship thy most holy infant body; we 
venerate the sacred swaddling-clothes 
wherewith they bound thee, the sacred 
cradle wherein they laid thee, and we bless 
the hour and the moment when thou wast 
born. Hail Mary, etc. 

We hail thee, beloved child, adorned 
with every virtue, immeasurably high 
above all saints, worthy Mother of the 
Savior of the world, who, made fruitful 
by the Holy Ghost, didst bring forth the 
incarnate Word. Hail Mary, etc. 

Let us pray 

^NFANT most lovely, who by thy 
birth has comforted the world, made 
glad the heavens, struck terror into hell, 
brought help to the fallen, consolation to 
the sad, health to the sick, and joy to all; 
we pray thee with all fervent love, be 
thou spiritually reborn in our souls through 
thy most holy love, renew our spirits to 
thy service, rekindle in our hearts the fire 
of thy love, bid all the virtues blossom 
there, that so we may find more and more 
favor in thy gracious eyes. Mary, be 
thou Mary to us, and may we feel the 



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saving power of thy sweetest name; let 
it ever be our comfort to call on that great 
name in all our troubles; let it be our hope 
in dangers, our shield in temptation, and 
in death our last murmur. 

May the name of Mary be honey in the 
mouth, melody in the ear, ecstasy in the 
heart. Amen. 

V. Thv nativity, O Virgin Mother of 
God, 

R. Hath brought joy to a whole world. 

Let us pray 

RANT to us, Thy servants, we be- 
seech Thee, Lord, the gift of heavenly 
grace, that to those for whom the delivery 
of the Virgin was the commencement of 
salvation, this her votive festival may give 
increasing peace. Through Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

1Flo\>ena to ©ur Ibolp fatbev 
St. iFrancis 

Novena, September 25. — Feast, October 4. 

OD forbid that I should glory, save in 
the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: 
by whom the world is crucified to me, and I 
to the world. 



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Ps. I cried to the Lord with my voice: 
with my voice I made supplication to the 
Lord. 

Glory be to the Father, etc. 

Q GLORIOUS St. Francis, who didst 
voluntarily renounce all the comforts 
and riches of thy home to follow more 
perfectly the life of poverty and abnega- 
tion of Jesus Christ; obtain for us a gener- 
ous contempt of all things in this world, that 
we may secure the true and eternal things 
of heaven. Glory be to the Father, etc. 

GLORIOUS St. Francis, who during 
the whole course of thy life didst 
continually weep over the passion of the 
Redeemer, and labor most zealously for 
the salvation of souls; obtain for us the 
grace to weep continually over those sins 
by which we have crucified afresh our Lord 
Jesus Christ, that we may be of the number 
of those who shall eternally bless His bound- 
less mercy. Glory be to the Father, etc. 

Q GLORIOUS St. Francis, who, loving 
suffering and the cross above all 
things, didst merit to bear in thy body 
the miraculous stigmata, by which thou 



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didst become a living image of Jesus Cruci- 
fied: obtain for us the grace to bear in 
our bodies the mortifications of Christ, 
that we may merit one day to receive the 
consolations promised to those who now 
weep. Glory be to the Father, etc. 

RAY for us, St. Francis, that we may 
obtain the graces and favors we 
ask for in this novena; pray for us especi- 
ally that we may obtain the grace of per- 
severance, a holy death, and a happy 
eternity. 

V, Pray for us, holy Father Francis, 
R. That we may be made worthy of 
the promises of Christ. 

Let us pray 

GOD, who by the merits of blessed 
Francis dost increase Thy Church 
by a new progeny, grant us, by imitating 
him, to despise earthly things, and ever 
to rejoice in the participation of heavenly 
gifts, through Christ our Lord, Amen. 

IRovena to St BUsabetb 

Ps. ^LESSED are the undefiled in 
the way; who walk in the law 

of the Lord. 




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Glory be to the Father, etc. 
F. Pray for us, St. EKzabeth, 
R. That we may be made worthy of the 
promises of Christ. 

Let us pray 

GOD of mercy, enHghten the hearts of 
Thy faithful; and by the glorious 
prayers of blessed Elizabeth, grant us to 
despise worldly prosperity, and ever to 
rejoice in heavenly consolation. Through 
our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth 
and reigneth with Thee, in unity of the 
Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to 
the Father. 

1Rov>ena to St* Hntboni? 

Prayer to he said each day. 

An^, holy Anthony, light of the 
Church, teacher and lover of God^s 
law, glorious servant of God, true con- 
fessor of Jesus Christ, honor and ornament 
of the Seraphic Order, wonder-worker, 
friend and patron of those in need, and joy 
and consolation of the afflicted; behold I 
come to thee imploring thy powerful inter- 
cession with childlike confidence, while I 




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perform this devotion which thou thyself 
hast recommended to thy cUents. 

FIRST DAY 

T. ANTHONY, apostoKc preacher and 
defender of the CathoHc faith, pray 
for me that I may preserve my faith with 
the simpHcity of a child, and the courage 
and conviction with which Lord endowed 
thee. 

Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to 
the Father. 

(©uaeri£^ iiliracula. 

(ST. BON A VENTURE.) 

*T*F you seek for miracles, 
" Death, error, all calamities, 
The demons fly, and leprosy. 
And health succeeds infirmities. 

The sea obeys, and fetters break. 
And Hfeless Umbs thou dost restore; 

Whilst treasures lost are found again, 
When young and old thy aid implore. 

All dangers vanish at thy prayer, 
The direst need doth quickly flee; 

Let those who know thy power proclaim — 
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The sea obeys and fetters break, 
And lifeless limbs thou dost restore; 

Whilst treasures lost are found again, 
When young and old thine aid implore. 

To Father, Son, may glory be, 
And Holy Ghost eternally. 

The sea obeys, etc. 

F. Pray for us, blessed Anthony; 
R. That we may be made worthy of the 
promises of Christ. 

Let us pray 

1^ GOD, may the votive commemoration 
of blessed Anthony, Thy confessor, 
be a source of joy to Thy Church, that she 
may always be fortified with spiritual 
assistance, and deserve to enjoy eternal 
happiness. Through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

SECOND DAY 

(QT. ANTHONY, great wonder-worker, 
^'^'^ through thy trust in God obtain for 
me distrust of myself and m.y own efforts, 
with boundless trust in the power and 
mercy of God. 



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THIRD DAY 

jgT. ANTHONY, seraph of divine love, 
-^^^ pray for me, that I may ever love 
God above all things, and always faithfully 
keep His holy commandments. 

FOURTH DAY 

jQT. ANTHONY, true follower of the 
''^^^ good Samaritan, pray for me that, 
obedient to the words of our Lord, I may 
ever love my neighbor as myself. 

FIFTH DAY 

jgT. ANTHONY, mirror of humihty 
^ and patience, pray for me that, 
following thy example, I may overcome all 
pride and vain glory, and may patiently 
bear all the ills of this Hfe. 

SIXTH DAY 

I^T. ANTHONY, pattern of exterior and 
interior mortification, pray for me 
that I may overcome my passions and evil 
incHnations, and may bring forth fruits 
of true penance. 

SEVENTH DAY 

^T. ANTHONY, strong and victorious 
•'^^ knight of Jesus Christ, pray for me 
that I may ever bravely profess the truth. 



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and may persevere therein to the end of 
my Hfe. 

EIGHTH DAY 

jgT. ANTHONY, treasure-house of all 
^ virtues, pray for me that I may fly 
from all dangerous occasions and may never 
fall into mortal sin. 

NINTH DAY 

QT. ANTHONY, angel in the flesh, 
-•^^ pray for me that I may keep both 
soul and body unspotted, so that I may be 
made fit to wear a crown of glory in heaven. 

draper to tjje infant ITcjsusi in tf)e l^rms of 
^t. ^ntfjonp 

JESUS my Savior! who didst vouch- 
safe to appear to St. Anthony in the 
form of an infant, I implore Thee, through 
the love Thou didst bear to this saint when 
he dwelt on earth, and which Thou now 
bearest to him in heaven, graciously hear 
my prayer and assist me in my necessities. 
Who livest and reignest world without endo 
Amen. 



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2)e\>otions tor tbe Sicft an& H)^ing 

ilnbocations; anb Cjatulattonsi 

^ MY God, I accept this sickness from 
Thy hands, whether it be for Hfe or 
death. Not my will but Thine be done. 

O my God, I believe in Thee, I hope in 
Thee, I love Thee, and I am sincerely sorry 
for having offended Thee. 

O my God, I offer Thee all my suffering 
and dejection in union with the sufferings 
of my dear Redeemer. 

0 God, be merciful to me a sinner. 
Jesus, Son of the living God, have mercy 
on me. Jesus, infinite Goodness, have 
mercy on mie. 

1 renounce from this moment and for all 
eternity the devil and all his works, and 
I abhor all his suggestions and tempta- 
tions. Suffer not this mortal enemy, O 
Lord Jesus, to have any power over me. 

I wish to die to expiate by my sufferings 
and death all the sins of my Hfe. I wish 
to die that I may no longer offend Thee; 
that I may love Thee, possess Thee, praise 
Thee, bless Thee, and glorify Thee for 
all eternity. 

O holy Mary, my Mother, who didst 



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assist at the death of Jesus, thy beloved 
Son, obtain for me the grace of a happy 
death. 

O my holy Guardian Angel, defend me 
from all my enemies, and conduct my soul 
to heaven. 

Lord Jesus, be mindful of Thy poor 
creature whom Thou hast redeem^ed by 
thy precious blood. 

Mary most holy. Mother of sorrows, by 
that intense martyrdom which thou didst 
suffer at the foot of the cross during the 
three hours of the agony of Jesus, deign 
to aid me, child of thy sorrows, in my last 
agony, that I may pass from this vale of 
tears to the eternal joys of paradise. 

My sweetest Jesus, be not my Judge, but 
my Savior. 

Sweet heart of Mary, be my salvation. 

My Jesus, mercy. 

Ube Ibolp IDiaticum 

Consider that when all things fail us, Jesus comes to 
be all things to us. When every one abandons us, 
and must leave us alone, Jesus comes to be Himself 
our companion and guide; and when the affair of our 
eternal salvation is to be concluded, He washes us 
with His blood, and applies to us the merits of His 
death and passion. 

With the beloved disciple, St. John, we may say: 



248 Devotions for the Sick and Dying 



"Having loved His own who were in the world, He 
loved them to the end." Then let us say to Jesus: 

MY Savior! Thou hast loved me 
much; my whole life has been one 
continued series of graces; and because 
Thou hast loved me much, Thou dost 
love me to the end — to my death, when 
Thou wilt be my support, my helper, and 
my consolation. 

Q UNSPEAKABLE goodness of my 
Jesus, inflame my heart with the 
fire of Thy own divine charity, that I 
may ardently desire to receive Thee. O 
my Savior! I have an extreme desire to 
receive Thee as my Viaticum. With St. 
John I invite Thee to come: Come, Lord 
Jesus! Come, 0 Jesus, come, be a Savior 
to me; come, and finish the work of my 
salvation. 

PRAYER BEFORE RECEIVING THE HOLY VIATICUM 

igACRED Viaticum! light of the blind, 
^^■"^ support of the weak, aliment of the 
strong, consolation of the dying, faithful 
and charitable guide, come to me, Jesus, 
and conduct me safely to the delightful 
and eternal abode, which Thou hast, in 
Thy love and mercy, prepared for me, 



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which Thou hast merited for me by Thy 
sufferings and by the effusion of Thy pre- 
cious blood. Come, O God of Hght, come 
and dissipate the darkness of my mind. 
Come to my soul, O God of sanctity, and 
replenish it with those graces which flow 
in abundance from Thy Sacred Heart. 
Come into my heart, O God of charity, 
and inflame it with that ardor which is 
hidden with Thee in this adorable Sacra- 
ment, the furnace of sacred love. Come 
to my body, O God of all purity, to purify 
and sanctify this sinful flesh. 

I accept, with an entire submission, 
death, which I have deserved; but I 
plead that Thou wouldst receive as a 
sacrifice of love, what I am obliged to pay 
Thy justice as a debt contracted by my 
sins. I wish to die, because I have de- 
served death; I wish to die, that I m^ay be 
united to Thee forever; but above all, I 
wish to die, because such is Thy holy will. 
Strike, then, my Lord and my God, when it 
shall please Thee, provided Thou Thyself 
dost prepare me. It is with these disposi- 
tions, O my God and Savior, that I desire 
to receive Thee. Come, my Jesus, come; 
my whole soul desires Thee. Com.e, and 



250 Devotions for the Sick and Dying 



teach me to die well, that I may hve for- 
ever with Thee in heaven. Amen. 

AFTER RECEIVING THE HOLY VIATICUM 

^T^OW, my God and Savior, Thou art 
^ mine ; Thou Thyself art my Viati- 
cum. Glory and thanksgiving be to Thee, 
O Jesus, who in Thy sweetness hast been 
pleased to \Tisit my poor soul. Now, that 
Thou art come to me, I w^ill never let Thee 
go. Nothing, my Jesus, nothing shall ever 
separate me from Thee. I desire to be 
dissolved and to be with Thee; for Thou 
art my life, and to die will be my gain. 
Now I will fear no evil, though I walk in 
the midst of the shadows of death, for 
Thou, O Lord, art with me. Thou hast 
come to be the companion of my soul in 
its journey to eternity. O sanctify, for 
the last time, my poor body, and put the 
seal of immortality upon it. Thy glorified 
body, my Jesus, is applied to the body of 
Thy poor creature; Thy blood is running 
through my veins, leaving everywhere the 
pledge and germ of a new Ufe. 

This divine Viaticum, which I have 
received, is my God, my Savior, who Him- 
self has said : I am the way, the truth, and 



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251 



the life.'' O adorable and sacred Viaticum ! 
Thou art the way that conducts me, the 
truth that enlightens me, and the life 
that delivers me from spiritual and eternal 
death. 0 my God and my Savior! divine 
Viaticum, how truly Thou art to me the 
way, the truth, and the life ! 

What have I now to fear! Being thus 
armed and fortified, I need not dread the 
most formidable enemies I may have to 
encounter, since I possess, in the sacred 
Viaticum, the Lord of Hosts, who Himself 
combats in me and for me. Lord, in Thee 
have I trusted, let me never be confounded. 
Amen. 

jeitreme sanction 

PRAYER BEFORE EXTREME UNCTION 

TTTHOU hast mercifully provided reme- 
dies, O Lord, for all our necessities; 
grant me Thy grace so to make use of 
them, that my soul may receive all those 
good effects which Thou hadst in view in 
their institution. 

Now I desire to be anointed as Thou hast 
cornmanded by Thy Apostle; grant, I 
beseech Thee, that by this holy unction 
and by the prayers of the Church, I maj/^ 



252 Devotions for the Sick and Dying 

partake of that spirit with which Christ 
suffered on the cross for Thy glory and 
for the destruction of sin. Give me true 
patience to support all the pains, weari- 
ness and disgust which I may still have to 
endure; give me that true light by which 
I may be conducted through the shadows 
of death to eternal happiness. If Thou 
forseest that health will be conducive to 
Thy greater glory, and expedient for my 
eternal salvation, let this be the means to 
restore it. Dispose of me as Thou think- 
est best; all my desire is the accomphsh- 
ment of Thy will; give health or sickness, 
life or death; not my will, but Thine be 
done: it is a greater happiness to fulfil 
Thy adorable will than to enjoy ten thou- 
sand lives. How happy should I be if the 
destruction of my body could repair the 
injuries I have offered to Thy divine 
Majesty! My eyes, alas! have seen vani- 
ties; my ears have been open to sinful 
and unprofitable discourses; my tongue 
has many ways offended in speaking and 
tasting; my hands have contributed to 
innumerable follies; my feet have gone 
astray in the paths of iniquity. By this 
holy unction, and by the prayers of Thy 



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253 



Church, pardon me, 0 Jesus, all the 
sins I have committed by the gratification 
of my senses. Let those avenues, through 
which sin has made its way into my soul, 
be now closed to the world; let my eyes 
be open to Thee alone; my ears attentive 
to Thy sacred word; my tongue solely 
employed in soliciting Thy mercy. Let 
my prayers ascend like incense in Thy 
sight ; let my hands be lifted up to heaven 
for pardon ; may my feet walk in Thy ways, 
and my heart be the living temple of the 
Holy Ghost. Into Thy hands, O dear 
Jesus, I commend my spirit. In Thee I 
will live; in Thee I will die ; in Thee I hope 
to possess eternal rest for ever and ever. 
Amen. 

PRAYER AFTER EXTREME UNCTION 

MY Jesus! Thou hast purified and 
sanctified my whole being: for this 
and all other blessings, I offer Thee the 
pure and perfect thanksgiving Thou re- 
ceivest from Thy blessed Mother and all 
the saints. I do not desire to be freed 
from my pains; Thou knowest what is 
best for me: give me patience to suffer 
whatever Thou pleasest, and as long as 



254 Devotions for the Sick and Dying 

Thou pleasest. If it be Thy divine will 
to inflict on my weak body still greater 
punishments than those I now endure, 
my heart is ready, O Lord, my heart is 
ready to accept them, and to suffer in 
whatever manner shall be conformable 
to Thy holy will. This one grace I most 
earnestly beg of Thee, my God, that I may 
die the death of Thy elect, and be admitted, 
after the sufferings and tribulations of 
this transitory life, into the kingdom of 
Thy glory, there to see, praise, and love 
Thee for all eternity. Amen, most com- 
passionate and most bountiful Jesus, 
Amen. 

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Slttang of tk\t Sging 
*TplORD, have mercy. 
'^'^ Christ, have mercy. 
Lord, have mercy. 
Holy Mary, 

All ye holy angels and archangels. 
Holy Abel, 

All ye choirs of the just. 
Holy Abraham, 
St. John Baptist, 



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St. Joseph, 

All ye holy patriarchs and prophets, 
St. Peter, 
St. Paul, 
St. Andrew, 
St. John, 

All ye holy apostles and evangelists, 
All ye holy disciples of our Lord, 
All ye holy innocents, 
St. Stephen, 

St. Lawrence, 5^ 
All ye holy martyrs, , 
St. Sylvester, ^ 
St. Gregory, ^ 
St. Augustine, 

All ye holy bishops and confessors, 

St. Benedict, 

St. Francis, 

St. Camillus de Lellis, 

St. John of God, 

All ye holy monks and hermits, 

St. Mary Magdalen, 

St. Lucy, 

All ye holy virgins and widows, 
All ye men and women, saints of God, 
make intercession for her. 

Be merciful, spare her, O Lord. 

Be merciful, graciously hear us, 0 Lord. 



256 Dewtions for the Sick and Dying 



From Thy wrath, 
From the peril of death, 
From an evil death, 
From the pains of hell. 
From all evil, 

From the power of the devil. 
Through Thy nativity, 
Through Thy cross and passion. 
Through Thy death and burial. 
Through Thy glorious resurrection. 
Through Thine admirable ascension, 
Through the grace of the Holy 

Ghost, the Paraclete, 
In the day of judgment. 
We sinners, beseech Thee, hear us. 
That Thou spare her, we beseech 

Thee, hear us. 

Lord, have mercy. 
Christ, have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy. 

Let us pray 

FORTH, O Christian soul, from this 
world, in the name of the Father 
almighty, who created thee; in the name 
of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, 
who suffered for thee; in the name of the 
Holy Ghost, who was poured out upon thee; 



Recommendation of a Soul Departing 257 

in the name of angels and archangels; in 
the name of thrones and dominations; in 
the name of principalities and powers; 
in the name of cherubim and seraphim; 
in the name of the patriarchs and proph- 
ets; in the name of the holy apostles 
and evangelists; in the name of the holy 
martyrs and confessors; in the name of the 
holy monks and hermits; in the name of 
the holy virgins and of all the saints of 
God: may thy place be this day in peace, 
and thine abode in holy Sion. Through 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Q GOD, most merciful, 0 God, most 
kind, 0 God, who, according to the 
multitude of Thy mercies, biottest out 
the sins of the penitent, and graciously 
remittest the guilt of their past offences, 
look favorably upon this Thy servant, N., 
and in Thy mercy hear her begging, with 
the whole confession of her heart, for the 
remission of all her sins. Renew in her, O 
most loving Father, whatsoever hath been 
corrupted through human frailty, or 
violated through the deceit of the devil; 
and associate her as a member of redemp- 
tion, to the unity of the body of the Church. 



258 Devotions for the Sick and Dying 



Have pity, O Lord, on her sighs, have pity 
on her tears; and admit her, whose only 
hope is in Thy mercy, to the sacrament of 
Thy reconciHation. Through Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

Y COMMEND thee to ahnighty God, 
^ dearest sister, and commit thee to 
Him whose creature thou art; that when 
thou shalt have paid the debt of humanity 
by death, thou may est return to thy 
Maker, who formed thee of the dust of 
the earth. As thy soul goeth forth from 
the body, may the bright company of 
angels meet thee; may the judicial senate 
of the holy apostles greet thee; may the 
triumphant army of white-robed martyrs 
come out to welcome thee; may the band 
of glowing confessors, crowned with lilies, 
encircle thee; may the choir of Virgins, 
singing jubilees, receive thee; and the 
embrace of a blessed repose fold thee in the 
bosom of the patriarchs; mild and festive 
may the aspect of Jesus Christ appear to 
thee, and may He award thee a place 
among them that stand before Him forever. 
Mayest thou never know what is terrify- 
ing in darkness, dismal in the roaring 



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flames, or excruciating in torments. May 
foulest Satan, with his crew, give way 
before thee; may he tremble at thy com- 
ing among angels that attend thee, and 
flee away into the vast chaos of eternal 
night. Let God arise, and let His enemies 
be scattered; let them also, that hate 
Him, flee before His face. Like as the 
smoke vanisheth, so let them fall away; 
and like as wax melteth before the fire, 
so let the wicked perish at the presence of 
God ; but let the just feast and exult before 
Him. May, then, all the legions of hell 
be confounded and put to shame, and the 
ministers of Satan never dare to stop thy 
way. May Christ, who was crucified for 
thee, deliver thee from torments. May 
Christ, who vouchsafed to die for thee, 
deliver thee from everlasting death. May 
Christ, the Son of the living God, place 
thee within the ever verdant gardens of 
His paradise, and may He, the true Shep- 
herd, acknowledge thee as one of His 
sheep. May He absolve thee from all thy 
sins, and place thee at His right hand in 
the lot of His elect. Mayest thou behold 
thy Redeemer face to face; and standing 
always in His presence, mayest thou 



260 Devotions for the Sick and Dying 

gaze with blessed eyes on the open vision 
of truth. And set thus among the troops 
of the blessed, may est thou enjoy the 
sweetness of divine contemplation forever 
and ever. Amen. 

ECEIVE, O Lord, Thy servant into 
the place of salvation, of which she 
hath no hope but in Thy mercy. R. 
Amen. 

Deliver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant from all the dangers of hell, and from 
the snares of torment, and from all trib- 
ulations. R, Amen. 

DeHver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant, as Thou deliveredst Enoch and 
Elias from the common death of the 
world, i?. Amen. 

Deliver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant as Thou deliveredst Noe from the 
flood. R, Amen. 

Deliver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant, as Thou deliveredst Abraham from 
Ur of the Chaldeans. R. Amen. 

Deliver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant, as Thou deliveredst Job from all 
his sufferings. R. Amen. 

Deliver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 




Recommendation of a Soul Departing 261 

ant, as Thou deliveredst Isaac from 
being sacrificed by the hand of his father 
Abraham. R, Amen. 

DeHver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant, as Thou deHveredst Lot from Sodom 
and from the flame of fire. R, Amen. 

Deliver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant, as Thou deliveredst Moses from the 
hands of Pharaoh, king of the Egyptians. 
R. Amen. 

DeHver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant, as Thou deliveredst Daniel from the 
den of Hons. R. Amen. 

Deliver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant, as Thou deHveredst the three chil- 
dren from the fiery furnace, and from the 
hands of the wicked king. R. Amen. 

Dehver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant, as Thou deliveredst Susanna from 
false accusations. R, Amen. 

Deliver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant, as Thou deliveredst David from the 
hand of king Saul and from the hand of 
Goliath, i?. Amen. 

Deliver, O Lord, the soul of Thy serv- 
ant as Thou deliveredst Peter and Paul 
out of prison. R, Amen. 

And like as Thou deliveredst Thy most 



262 Devotions for the Sick and Dying 

blessed virgin and martyr Thecla from 
three most cruel torments, so vouchsafe 
to deliver the soul of this Thy servant, 
and make it to rejoice with Thee in the 
delights of heaven. R. Amen. 

TFt^ COMMEND to Thee, O Lord, the 
soul of Thy servant, N., and we 
beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, 
Savior of the world, that Thou wouldst 
not refuse to receive into the bosom of 
Thy patriarchs a soul for whose sake 
Thou didst mercifully come down upon 
earth. Acknowledge, O Lord, Thy crea- 
ture, not made by strange gods, but by 
Thee, the only living and true God: 
for there is no other God beside Thee, and 
none that doth according to Thy works. 
Rejoice her soul, O Lord, with Thy pres- 
ence, and remember not the iniquities 
and excesses, which through the violence 
of anger, or the heat of evil passion, she 
hath at any time committed. For al- 
though she hath sinned, she hath not 
denied the Father, and the Son, and the 
Holy Ghost, but hath believed, and hath 
had a zeal for God, and hath faithfully 
adored the Creator of all things. 



Recommendation of a Soul Departing 263 



Remember not, O Lord, we beseech 
Thee, the sins of her youth, and her 
ignorance; but according to Thy great 
mercy, be mindful of her in the brightness 
of Thy glory. Let the heavens be opened 
to her, let the angels rejoice with her. 
Into Thy kingdom, O Lord, receive Thy 
servant. Let St. Michael, the archangel 
of God, prince of the hosts of heaven, 
receive her. Let the holy angels of God 
come forth to meet her and conduct her 
to the city of the heavenly Jerusalem, 
Let the blessed Peter the apostle, to whom 
were given by God the keys of the kingdom 
of heaven, assist her. Let St. Paul the 
apostle, who was counted worthy to be a 
vessel of election, assist her. Let St. 
John, the chosen apostle of God, to whom 
were revealed the secrets of heaven, inter- 
cede for her. Let all the holy apostles, 
to whom the Lord gave the power of bind- 
ing and loosing, pray for her. Let all 
the saints and elect of God, who, in this 
world, have suffered torments for the name 
of Christ, intercede for her, that loosed 
from the bonds of the flesh, she may attain 
unto the glory of the heavenly kingdom, 
through the grace of our Lord Jesus 



264 Devotions for the Sick and Dying 

Christ, who, with the Father and the 
Holy Ghost, Hveth and reigneth forever 
and ever. Amen. 

Jf ear of Beat!) 

INCE I must die some day or other, 
why not die at this very time? I 
may easily be mistaken, but God can never 
mistake the best time for the end of my 
earthly career. 

After death there is no more danger of 
offending God — no more sin. Though I 
Uve no longer here below, I shall live with 
my God forever; I shall love and praise 
Him for all eternity. 

^ ^^lenarp lSx(t\x\%tntt at tjje Hour of ©eatt) 

By a decree of the Congregation of Indulgences of 
March 9, 1904, His Holiness, Pope Pius X, has granted 
a plenary indulgence at the moment of death to all 
the faithful who on any day they may choose, will 
receive the sacraments of Penance and the Holy 
Eucharist and make the following act for the love of 
God. 

LORD my God, even now, at this 
moment, resignedly and willingly, 
I accept at Thy hand whatever kind of 
death it may please Thee to send me, with 
all its pains, anxieties, and sorrows. 



Prayers for a Good Death 265 



J^raper to 0m Horb on tfje Ctosijs 

(J) Y CRUCIFIED Jesus, mercifully ac- 
cept the prayer which I now make 
to Thee for help in the moment of my 
death, when at its approach all my senses 
shall fail me. 

Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Pius X, 
September 4, 1903. 

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 

MY God, I must certainly die, but I 
^"^^ know not when, how, or where I shall 
die ; this only I know, that if I die in mortal 
sin, I shall be lost forever. Most blessed 
Virgin Mary, holy Mother of God, pray 
for me a sinner, now and at the hour of 
my death. Amen. 

Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius X., 
January 12, 1906. 

JESUS, while adoring Thy last breath, 
I pray Thee to receive mine. In the 
uncertainty whether I shall have the com- 
mand of my senses, when I shall depart 
out of this world, I offer Thee from this 
moment my agony and all the pains of my 



266 Devotions for the Sick and Dying 

passing away. Thou art my Father and 
my Savior, and I give back my soul into 
Thy hands. I desire that my last moment 
may be united to the moment of Thy death, 
and that the last beat of my heart may be 
an act of pure love of Thee. Amen. 

Indulgence of loo days, once a day. Leo XIII, 
July i6, 1902. 



Prayers for the Holy Souls 



267 



praters for tbe Ibolp Souls in 
Ipuraatorp 

MOST sweet Jesus, through that 
bloody sweat which Thou didst 
suffer in the garden of Gethsemani, have 
mercy on these blessed souls; 

R, Have mercy on them, 0 Lord, have 
mercy on them. 

0 most sweet Jesus, through the pains 
which Thou didst suffer during Thy 
most cruel scourging, have mercy on them; 

R. Have mercy on them, O Lord, have 
mercy on them. 

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains 
which Thou didst suffer in Thy most 
terrible crowning with thorns, have mercy 
on them; 

7?. Have mercy on them, O Lord, have 
mercy on them. 

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains 
which Thou didst suffer in carrying Thy 
cross to Calvary, have mercy on them; 

R. Have mercy on them, O Lord, have 
mercy on them. 

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains 
which Thou didst suffer during Thy most 
cruel crucifixion, have mercy on them; 



268 Prayers for the Holy Souls 



R. Have mercy on them, O Lord, have 
mercy on them. 

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains 
which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter 
agony on the cross, have mercy on them; 

R. Have mercy on them, O Lord, have 
mercy on them. 

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains 
which Thou didst suft'er in breathing forth 
Thy blessed soul, have mercy on them; 

R. Have mercy on them, 0 Lord, have 
mercy on them. 

V. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord; 

R. And let perpetual hght shine upon 
them. 

V. May they rest in peace. 
R. Amen. 

Jlxi lt|0 JffttiF Mottnha fnr Ih? Pnnr ^nula in 
Purgatory 

/// I'E OFFER to Thee, eternal Father, 
for the souls in purgatory, the 
most precious blood shed from the wound 
in the left foot of Thy Son Jesus, and the 
sorrows of His blessed Mother, who stood 
beneath His cross. 
V. Eternal rest, etc. 



Prayers for the Holy Souls 269 

We offer to Thee, eternal Father, for 
the souls in purgatory, the most precious 
blood shed from the wound in the right foot 
of Thy Son Jesus, and the sorrows of His 
blessed Mother, who stood beneath His 
cross. 

V, Eternal rest, etc. 

We offer to Thee, eternal Father, for 
the souls in purgatory, the most precious 
blood shed from the wound in the left hand 
of Thy Son Jesus, and the sorrows of His 
blessed Mother, who stood beneath His 
cross. 

V, Eternal rest, etc. 

We offer to Thee, eternal Father, for 
the souls in purgatory, the most precious 
blood shed from the wound in the right 
hand of Thy Son Jesus, and the sorrows 
of His blessed Mother, who stood beneath 
His cross. 

V. Eternal rest, etc. 

We offer to Thee, eternal Father, for 
the souls in purgatory, the most precious 
blood and water which flowed from the 
pierced side of Thy Son Jesus, and the 
sorrows of His blessed Mother, who stood 
beneath His cross. 

V. Eternal rest, etc. 



270 Prayers for the Holy Souls 



Let us pray 

r\ GOD, the Creator and Redeemer of 
all the faithful i give to the souls of 
Thy servants departed the remission of all 
their sins, that through pious supplica- 
tions they may obtain the pardon which 
they have always desired. Who lives t and 
reignest world without end. Amen. 
De profundis, etc., p i68. 



Exercises for the Monthly Retreat 271 



Bxercises for tbe /iDontbli^ IRetreat 

^ct of 3l^enobation 

"T^T IS, then, necessary for me to think of 
a holy renovation, which may make me 
enter into the ways of perfection, to which 
Thou hast called me, O my God. Here 
are the essential points, on which this 
holy renovation is absolutely necessary for 
me: 

Renovation in the exactness of all my 
spiritual duties; renovation in purity of 
intention; renovation in the preparation 
for the holy sacrament; renovation in an 
inviolable fidelity to grace; renovation in 
dependence and entire submission to su- 
periors; renovation in the sentiment of 
gentleness and charity to all without excep- 
tion; renovation in the generous fulfil- 
ment of the duties of my employment; 
and renovation in the absolute detachment 
of my heart, which is made only for Thee. 

Determine some particular resolutions for the ensuing 
month 

HESE are my resolutions, O my God! 
and this is the new plan of life which 
I am resolved to follow henceforth. I owe 




272 Exercises for the Monthly Retreat 

this renovation to the sanctity of the state 
in which I hve; I owe it in gratitude for 
the many graces I have received; I owe 
it to the sorrow and reparation which are 
required for the many faults I have com- 
mitted ; I owe it to the edification of those 
with whom I Hve; I owe it to the care 
of my perfection, which I have much neg- 
lected; I owe it to the spiritual good of 
those who are entrusted to me; I owe it, 
in fine, to the preparation for my eternity, 
into which I may perhaps enter before 
another renovation is allowed to me. I 
know what I have to fear from my weak- 
ness, after the sad experience of the past, 
after so many other renovations, after so 
many repeated promises; it will not be 
the same, I hope, after this one. Aid me, 
O my God, with fresh help of Thy grace; 
with this help I promise Thee a more con- 
stant fidelity in fulfilKng all my duties. 
From this day forward, I shall labor for 
this end. May I never go astray from it 
all my life! Most holy Virgin, St. Joseph, 
my good guardian angel and my holy 
patron, obtain for me the grace to be 
faithful to these resolutions, to be entirely 
renewed in heart, in words, and in deeds. 



Exercises for the Monthly Retreat 2 



Xitanig for a Ibappp Deatb 

r\ DIVINE Jesus! when I shall be ' 

seized with my last illness and 
warned to prepare for the approach of 
my Judge, 

When my eyes, darkened with the 
mxist of death, shall fix their last 
dying looks on Thy crucified image, 

When my pale and ghastly counte- 
nance shall fill others with compassion 
and terror, 

When my ears, about to close forever 
to all human discourse, shall await the 
dreadful sound of Thy irrevocable sen- 
tence. 

When my feet, unable to move, shall 
remind me that my earthly course is 
drawing to an end. 

When my imagination, disturbed 
with gloomy and frightful phantoms, 
shall fill my heart with deadly horror, 

When my soul, tempted at the view 
of my sins and agonized with the fear of 
death, shall struggle with the angel of 
darkness, 

When my heart, weakened and over- 
whelmed with the pains of sickness, j 



274 Exercises for the Monthly Retreat 

shall be seized with the last agonies of 
death, and violently assailed by the 
efforts of Satan, 

When my friends, assembled around 
me, shall compassionate my sufferings 
and weep formy approaching dissolution, 

When all my senses shall fail, and 
this world forever vanish from my view, 

When the symptoms of death shall 
appear and the last tears shall trickle 
down mxy cheeks, 

When tortured by the pangs of death 
and oppressed by lengthened agony, 

When the last heavy sighs of my heart 
shall press my soul to leave my body. 

When my soul, fluttering at my lips, 
shall be on the point of beholding her 
almighty Judge, 

When my soul shall at length depart 
from this valley of tears, and leave her 
body pale, cold, and hideous. 

When I shall stand all alone before 
my Judge, and behold at one glance 
all the sins of my Hfe, and all Thy' 
claims on my love, O my God, 

When Thou shalt pronounce that 
awful sentence, which no human power 
can revoke, and no human art elude. 



Exercises for the Monthly Retreat 275 



V. Through Thy painful agony and 
precious death, 

R, DeKver us, 0 Jesus. 

Let us pray 

GOD, who hast condemned our bodies 
to death, but hast given us immortal 
souls to enjoy Thee eternally, and who 
hast concealed from us the day and hour 
of our death, that we may always be pre- 
pared for our last hour; grant that by 
leading a holy and penitential life, we may 
secure the blessing of a tranquil and happy 
death. 

O divine Jesus! whose precious death 
should lighten our sorrows, I fervently 
conjure Thee, by the bitterness Thou 
didst endure on the cross when Thy blessed 
soul was separated from Thy body, to be 
propitious to me and to all sinners in our 
awful passage from time to eternity. 
Amen. 

PRAYER FOR A HAPPY DEATH 

MOST dear and adorable Jesus! who 
wast crucified for the redemption 
of mankind, I beseech Thee by Thy dolor- 
ous passion, by Thy dreadful agony, by 



276 Exercises for the Monthly Retreat 

Thy countless wounds, by the effusion of 
Thy precious blood, by the recommenda- 
tion of Thy sacred soul into the hands of 
Thy eternal Father, and by Thy ignomini- 
ous death on the altar of the cross, that 
Thou wilt graciously vouchsafe, at my 
last hour, to receive my spirit into the 
bosom of Thy mercy. Amen. 

*T~^ORD Jesus Christ, my God, my life, 
•■^"^ and my salvation, how ineffable are 
the tender inventions of Thy love to 
bind our hearts to Thee! It was not 
sufficient for Thee to clothe Thyself with 
our himianity and become hke unto us, 
to die also for our redemption that we 
might live eternally to Thee, but Thou 
wouldst moreover give Thyself to us in 
the august Sacrament of the Altar, that 
Thou mightest be the food of our souls 
and the pledge of a glorious immortality. 
Lord Jesus, loving Jesus, I adore Thee on 
this throne of Thy love, where Thou 
callest to Thee all who are burdened and 
oppressed. Burdened with many sins, 
enslaved to many evil habits, I beseech 
Thee to forgive me, to deliver me from 



Exercises for the Monthly Retreat 277 

this grievous thraldom, and to grant me 
grace henceforth to lead a life worthy of 
my vocation, that so I may die the death 
of the just, and adore Thee before the 
throne of Thy glory. 

The day must yet come when I shall 
tremble before Thee as my Judge; but 
as yet, sweet Jesus, I can call Thee Savior, 
Father, Spouse. Have mercy on me, 
and dispose my soul to appear before Thee. 
Enable me to prepare for death by dying 
now to myself, to my senses, my passions, 
m^y corrupt inclinations, and to all that 
would create remorse and anguish in my 
last moments. And when that awful 
time draws near, may I be so favored as 
to receive Thee for my Viaticum with due 
dispositions of contrition, faith, hope, and 
love. Strengthen me, dear Lord, now as 
well as then; my only hope is in Thee, in 
myself I can have no hope. 

^pxxxtmi lltatinun 

^T^ORD Jesus, I have an ardent desire to 
be united to Thee by the participa- 
tion of Thy body and blood; and that I 
may do so spiritually now, I unite myself 



278 Exercises for the Monthly Retreat 

with all the communions which are being 
m^ade or which shall be made throughout 
the world while it lasts, and especially 
to those which shall be made at the hour 
of my death. Come into my soul, sanctify 
it, and take possession of all its powers; 
come into my heart, and fill up all its 
affections, that so every moment of my 
life may henceforth be consecrated solely 
to Thy love. Amen, Jesus. 

Ten Pater, Ave, and Requiem aeternam, 
for the departed. 



Xatm praipers 



^jje ^ign of tfje Cros^js 

YN NOMINE Patris, ►i* et FiHi, et Spiri- 
tus Sancti. Amen. 



ATER noster, qui es in coelis: sancti- 
ficetur nomen tuum: adveniat reg- 
num tuum: fiat voluntas tua, sicut in 
coelo, et in terra. Panem nostrum quoti- 
dianum da nobis hodie: et dimitte nobis 
debita nostra, sicut et nos dimittimus 
debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas 
in tentationem: sed libera nos a malo. 
Amen. 

jibe Msitia 

VE, Maria, gratia plena; Dominus 
tecum: benedicta tu in mulieri- 
bus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, 
Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora 
pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora 
m.ortis nostras. Amen. 

279 





280 



Latin Prayers 



Crebo 



REDO in Deum^ Patrem omnipoten- 



tern, Creatorem coeli et terrae. Et 
in Jesum Christum, Filium ejus unicum, 
Dominum nostrum; qui conceptus est 
de Spiritu Sancto, natus ex Maria Virgine, 
passus sub Pontic Pilato, crucifixus, mor- 
tuus, et sepultus. Descendit ad inferos; 
tertia die resurrexit a mortuis; ascendit 
ad coelos, sedet ad dexteram Dei Patris 
omnipotentis; ind^ venturus est judicare 
vivos et mortuos. Credo in Spiritum 
Sanctum, sanctam Ecclesiam Catholicam, 
Sanctorum communionem, remissionem 
peccatorum, carnis resurrectionem, vitam 
aeternam. Amen. 



ONFITEOR Deo omnipotenti, beatae 



Mariae semper Virgini, beato Mi- 
chaeli archangelo, beato Joanni Baptistae, 
Sanctis apostolis Petro et Paulo, (beato 
Patri nostro Francisco), omnibus Sanctis, 
et tibi, Pater, quia peccavi nimis cogita- 
tione, verbo, et opere; mea culpa, mea 
culpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo precor 
beatam Mariam semper Virginem, beatum 
Michaelem archangelum, beatum Joan- 



Confiteor 




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281 



nem Baptistam, sanctos apostolos Petrum 
et Paulum, (beatum Patrem nostrum 
Franciscum), omnes sanctos, et te, Pater, 
orare pro me ad Dominiim Deum nostrum. 

Misereatur nostri omnipotens Deus et 
dimissis peccatis nostris perducat nos ad 
vitam aeternam. Amen. 

Indulgentiam, absolutionem, et remis- 
sionem peccatorum nostrorum tribuat no- 
bis omnipotens et misericors Dominus. 
Amen. 

F. 'O'NGELUS Domini nuntiavit 
oJr^ Mariae, 

R, Et concepit de Spiritu Sancto. 
Ave, Maria, etc. 

V, Ecce ancilla Domini. 

R, Fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. 
Ave, Maria, etc. 

V. Et Verbum caro factum est, 

R. Et habitavit in nobis. 
Ave, Maria, etc. 

V, Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitrix, 

R, Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus 
Christi. 

Oremus 

RATIAM tuam, quaesumus, Domine, 
mentibus nostris infunde; ut qui, 



282 



Latin Prayers 



Angelo nuntiante, Christi Filii tui Incar- 
nationem cognovimus, per passionem ejus 
et crucem ad resurrectionis gloriam per- 
ducamur; per eundem Christum Dominum 
nostrum. Amen. 



F. •pjEGINA coeli, laetare, Alleluia. 
R, Quia quem meruisti portare, 

Alleluia. 

V. Resurrexit, sicut dixit, Alleluia. 
R. Ora pro nobis Deum, Alleluia. 
V. Gaude et laetare, Virgo Maria, Alle- 
luia. 

R. Quia surrexit Dominus vere, Alleluia. 



^T^EUS, qui per resurrectionem FiKi tui, 
Domini nostri, Jesu Christi, mun- 
dum laetificare dignatus es: praesta, quaesu- 
mus, ut per ejus genitricem Virginem 
Mariam perpetuae capiamus gaudia vitae: 
per eundem Christum Dominiun nostrum. 
Amen. 



'ENI, Sancte Spiritus, reple tuorum 



^ corda fidelium et tui amoris in 
eis ignem accende. 



Oremus 




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283 



V. Emitte Spiritum tuum et creabuntur. 
R. Et renovabis faciem terrae. 

Oremus 

'T^EUS qui corda fidelium Sancti Spiritus 
'■^^^ illustratione docuisti; da nobis in 
eodem Spiritu recta sapere, et de ejus 
semper consolatione gaudere. Per Chri- 
stum Dominum nostrum. Amen. 

9 




(E PROFUNDIS clamavi ad te, 
Domine: Domine, exaudi vocem 



meam. 

Fiant aures tuae intendentes, in vocem 
deprecationis meae. 

Si iniquitates observaveris, Domine: 
Domine, quis sustinebit? 

Quia apud te propitiatio est: et propter 
legem tuam sustinui te, Domine. 

Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus: 
speravit anima mea in Domino. 

A custodia matutina usque ad noctem: 
speret Israel in Domino. 

Quia apud Dominum misericordia : et 
copiosa apud eum redemptio. 

Et ipse redimet Israel, ex omnibus 
iniquitatibus ejus. 



284 



Latin Prayers 



V. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine: 

R, Et lux perpetua luceat eis. 

V, Requiescant in pace. 7?. Amen. 

(T)ISERERE mei, Deus: secundum mag- 
nam misericordiam tuam. 

Et secundum multitudinem misera- 
tionum tuarum: dele^ iniquitatem meam. 

Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: et 
a peccato meo munda me. 

Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cog- 
nosco: et peccatum meum contra me est 
semper. 

Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te 
feci: ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et 
vincas cum judicaris. 

Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus 
sum : et in peccatis concepit me mater 
mea. 

Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti : incerta et 
occulta sapientiae tuse manifestasti mihi. 

Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor: 
lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor. 

Auditui meo dabis gaudium et laetitiam : 
et exultabunt ossa humiliata. 

Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis: 
et omnes iniquitates meas dele. 



Latin Prayers 



285 



Cor mundum crea m me, Deus: et 
spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis. 

Ne projicias me a facie tua: et spiritum 
sanctum tuum ne auferas a me. 

Redde mihi laetitiam salutaris tui: et 
spiritu principali confirma me. 

Docebo iniquos vias tuas: et impii ad 
te convertentur. 

Libera me de sanguinibus, Deus, Deus 
salutis meae: et exultabit lingua mea 
justitiam tuam. 

Domine, labia mea aperies: et os meum 
annuntiabit laudem tuam. 

Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium, dedis- 
sem utique: holocaustis non delectaberis. 

Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus : 
cor contritum et humiliatum, Deus, non 
despicies. 

Benigne fac, Domine, in bona voluntate 
tua Sion: ut aedificentur muri Jerusalem. 

Tunc acceptabis sacrificium justitiae, 
oblationes, et holocausta: tunc imponent 
super altare tuum vitulos. 

Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. 

Sicut erat in principio et nunc et sem- 
per, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. 



286 



Grace at Meals 



Grace at /Deals 



BEFORE BREAKFAST, AND SUPPER ON FAST-DAYS 



'N NOMINE Patris, ^ et Filii, et Spiri- 



'YjiENEDIC, Domine, nos, et haec tua 
dona, quae de tua largitate sumus 
sumpturi. Per Christum Dominum no- 
strum. R, Amen. 

AFTER BREAKFAST, AND SUPPER ON FAST-DAYS 



^ZJ'GIMUS tibi gratias, omnipotens 
T>eus, pro universis beneficiis tuis. 
Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. 
R. Amen. 



V. Benedicite. 
R. Benedicite. 

F. /^CULI omnium in te sperant, 
Domine, et tu das escam illorum 
in tempore opportuno. Aperis tu manum 
tuam, et imples omne animal benedic- 
tione. Gloria Patri, etc. 

R. Sicut erat in principio, etc. 

V. Kyrie, eleison. 




tus Sancti. Amen. 



Oremus 




BEFORE DINNER 



Grace at Meals 



287 



R. ChristCj eleison. 

V. Kyrie, eleison. Pater noster {in 
secret). Et ne nos inducas in tenta- 
tionem. 

i?. Sed libera nos a malo. 

Oremus 

*T3ENEDIC, Domine, nos, et haec tua 
^^"^ dona, qua de tua largitate sumus 
sumpturi. Per Christum Dominum no- 
strum. R, Amen. 

Jube, domne, benedicere. 

Mensae coelestis participes faciat nos 
Rex aeternae gloriae. R, Amen. 

AFTER DINNER 

rnU AUTEM, Domine, miserere nobis. 
R. Deo gratias. 

F. Confiteantur tibi, Domine, omnia 
opera tua. 

R. Et sancti tui benedicant tibi. 

F. Gloria Patri, etc. 

R. Sicut erat in principio, etc. 

F. Agimus tibi gratias, omnipotens 
Deus, pro universis beneficiis tuis. Qui 
vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. 
R. Amen. 



288 Grace at Meals 



"T^AUDATE Dominum, omnes gentes, 
'"^""^ laudate eum omnes populi. 

Quoniam confirmata est super nos mi- 
sericordia ejus: et Veritas Domini manet 
in aeternum. 

V. Gloria Patri, etc. 

R, Sicut erat in principio, etc. 

V. Kyrie, eleison. 

R, Christe, eleison. 

V, Kyrie, eleison. Pater noster, etc. 

F. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem. 

R. Sed libera nos a malo. 

V. Dispersit, dedit pauperibus. 

R, Justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi. 

V. Benedicam Dominum in omne 
tempore. 

R. Semper laus ejus in ore meo. 

V. In Domino laudabitur anima mea. 

R. Audiant mansueti, et laetentur. 

F. Magnificate Dominum mecum. 

R. Et exaltemus nomen ejus in idipsum. 

F. Sit nomen Domini benedictum. 

R. Ex hoc nunc, et usque in saeculum. 

F. Retribuere dignare, Domine, omni- 
bus nobis bona facientibus propter nomen 
tuum vitam aeternam. 

R, Amen. 



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F. Benedicamus Domino. 
R. Deo gratias. 

F. Fidelium animae per misericordiam 
Dei requiescant in pace. 
R. Amen. 

F. Pater noster, etc. {In secret). 
V. Deus det nobis suam pacem. R, 
Amen. 

Miserere mei Deus, etc., p. 284. 

BEFORE THE EVENING REPAST 

F. Benedicite. 
R. Benedicite. 

F. ^^DENT pauperes, et satura- 
buntur et laudabunt Domi- 
num, qui requirunt eum: vivent cor da 
eorum in sseculum saeculi. 

F. Gloria Patri, etc. 

R, Sicut erat in principio, etc. 

F. Kyrie, eleison. 

R, Christe, eleison. 

F. Kyrie, eleison. Pater noster, etc. 

F. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem. 

i?. Sed libera nos a malo. 

Oremus 

*J>ENEDIC, Domine, nos, et haec tua 
^^"^ dona, quae de tua largitate sumus 



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sumpturi. Per Christum Dominum no- 
strum. 7?. Amen. 

Jube, domne, benedicere. 

Ad coenam vitae aeternae perducat nos 
Rex aeternae gloriae. R, Amen. 



R. Deo gratias. 

V. Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum 
misericors et miserator Dominus. 

i?. Escam dedit timentibus se. 

F. Gloria Patri, etc. 

R. Sicut erat in principio, etc. 

V. Benedictus Deus in donis suis, et 
sanctus in omnibus^ operibus suis: qui 
vivit et regnat in saecula saeculorum. 
R. Amen. 

Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes: etc., 
p. 283. 

De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine, 
etc., p. 288. 



AFTER THE EVENING REPAST 




AUTEM, Domine, miserere 
nobis. 



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